Descrizione

In correlation to an aging population and the growing prevalence of ulterior risk factors, diabetes mellitus and obesity in particular the worldwide explosion of “peripheral artery disease” is not surprising. Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is the clinical manifestation of an end stage situation, provoked by progressive obstructive atherosclerosis, involving all the peripheral levels, but, in particular the tibial and the below the ancle arteries. The management of CLI patients remain a difficult task and requires a mandatory multidisciplinary team approach. Not only to diagnose, but to also to plan the appropriate therapy and follow-up regime. This book is a clear statement on how important and effective collaboration between the different disciplines is. It offers not only the clear description of the clinical problems, but also a wide and specific range of material selection and procedural “tips-and-tricks”, presented by highly experienced operators in BTK interventions. It can be used by beginners to extend general knowledge in endovascular techniques or also by expert interventionalists, looking for cutting-edge strategies in connection with new therapeutic options.