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Original Contribution
07/08/2025
Arnaud Kerzmann, MD; Justine Pudzeis, MD; Evelyne Boesmans, MD; Charlotte Praca, MD; Philippe Brion, MD; Vlad Adrian Alexandrescu, MD, PhD; Vincent Tchana-Sato, MD, PhD
The authors present 2 cases of vessel preparation where the Rotarex S rotational atherothrombectomy device induced arterial wall ruptures and describe how the ruptures were treated in 2 different ways. 
The authors present 2 cases of vessel preparation where the Rotarex S rotational atherothrombectomy device induced arterial wall ruptures and describe how the ruptures were treated in 2 different ways. 
The authors present 2 cases of...
07/08/2025
Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia
Original Contribution
04/14/2025
David Heister, MD, PhD; Taylor Pickering, DO; Sameh M. Sayfo, MD, MBA, FABVM
This report describes a case of computed tomography-guided lumbar sympathectomy for palliative treatment of severe rest pain in a patient who was not a candidate for either open or endovascular treatments.
This report describes a case of computed tomography-guided lumbar sympathectomy for palliative treatment of severe rest pain in a patient who was not a candidate for either open or endovascular treatments.
This report describes a case of...
04/14/2025
Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia
Original Contribution
04/02/2025
Ahmad Hallak, MD; Naveed S. Zaman, BS; Ayitevi Agbodji, MD, MPH; Mukosolu Florence Obi, MD; Jonathan Bonilla, MD; Zola N'Dandu, MD
The authors present the case of a 64-year-old man with renal insufficiency and CLTI complicated by a nonhealing ulcer who was successfully revascularized using deep venous arterialization with zero iodinated contrast technique.
The authors present the case of a 64-year-old man with renal insufficiency and CLTI complicated by a nonhealing ulcer who was successfully revascularized using deep venous arterialization with zero iodinated contrast technique.
The authors present the case of...
04/02/2025
Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia
Original Contribution
03/10/2025
Suzanna Fitzpatrick, DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC; Eleanor Dunlap, ACNP-BC; Georg J. Furtmüller, MD; Khanjan Nagarsheth, MD, MBA, RPVI
In this study on caregiver burden, the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and the Short Form Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-12) were used to assess caregiver burden in 10 patients with lower extremity amputation who presented with a caretaker.
In this study on caregiver burden, the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and the Short Form Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-12) were used to assess caregiver burden in 10 patients with lower extremity amputation who presented with a caretaker.
In this study on caregiver...
03/10/2025
Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia
Original Contribution
10/08/2024
Thomas Zeller, MD, PhD; Masato Nakamura, MD, PhD; Michael Lichtenberg, MD, FESC
Endovascular treatment of peripheral artery disease is challenging in patients with CLTI and complex lesions, and optimal treatment strategies are not established.
Endovascular treatment of peripheral artery disease is challenging in patients with CLTI and complex lesions, and optimal treatment strategies are not established.
Endovascular treatment of...
10/08/2024
Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia
Original Contribution
09/18/2024
Sara Speziali, MD; Elena Giacomelli, MD; Aaron Thomas Fargion, MD; Rossella Di Domenico, MD; Marianna Peruffo, MD; Gabriele Piffaretti, MD; Raffaele Pulli, MD; Walter Dorigo, MD
In this study, the authors retrospectively compared the outcomes of heparin-bonded expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (HePTFE) and ASV in patients undergoing below-the-knee femoropopliteal bypass for CLI.
In this study, the authors retrospectively compared the outcomes of heparin-bonded expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (HePTFE) and ASV in patients undergoing below-the-knee femoropopliteal bypass for CLI.
In this study, the authors...
09/18/2024
Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia
Original Contribution
05/20/2024
Eleanor Dunlap, ACNP-BC; Joshua Plant, MD; Khanjan Nagarsheth, MD, MBA, RPVI
Phantom limb pain is a common complication after MLEA, occurring in approximately 85% of patients that significantly affects amputees’ mobility, ability to perform tasks of daily living, and overall quality of life.
Phantom limb pain is a common complication after MLEA, occurring in approximately 85% of patients that significantly affects amputees’ mobility, ability to perform tasks of daily living, and overall quality of life.
Phantom limb pain is a common...
05/20/2024
Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia
Original Contribution
05/13/2024
Anthony Pham, BS; Geoff Thomas, BS; Vivie Tran, MS; Dixon Santana, MD; Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Subhash Banerjee, MD; Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP; Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Mohammad M. Ansari, MD
The authors seek to explore the representation of minority groups and women in clinical studies evaluating the usage of drug-coated balloons for treatment in PAD/CLTI.
The authors seek to explore the representation of minority groups and women in clinical studies evaluating the usage of drug-coated balloons for treatment in PAD/CLTI.
The authors seek to explore the...
05/13/2024
Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia
Original Contribution
03/26/2024
Samuel A. Salazar, BS; Rafey Khan, BS; Akash D. Nijhawan, BS; Matthew Kilbridge, MD; Varshana Gurusamy, MD; Yasaswi Vengalasetti, MS; Alex Powell, MD; Brian J. Schiro, MD; Constantino S. Peña, MD, FAHA, FSCCT, FSIR; Ripal T. Gandhi, MD, FSIR, FSVM; Andrew Scott Niekamp, MD
Presence of calcification is a significant risk factor for treatment resistance during endovascular therapy, limiting vessel expansion and increasing rates of complication. This study assesses the safety and efficacy of IVL in the treatment...
Presence of calcification is a significant risk factor for treatment resistance during endovascular therapy, limiting vessel expansion and increasing rates of complication. This study assesses the safety and efficacy of IVL in the treatment...
Presence of calcification is a...
03/26/2024
Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia
Original Contribution
03/21/2024
Kimberly A. Gerling, MD; Joshua A. Gabel, MD; Richard Neville, MD
This analysis takes a look at the pattern and complexity of surgical bypass in the context of participation in a limb preservation program.
This analysis takes a look at the pattern and complexity of surgical bypass in the context of participation in a limb preservation program.
This analysis takes a look at...
03/21/2024
Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia