When collateral vessels matter: asymptomatic Leriche syndrome. Issue 11 (10th September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morotti, Alessandro; Busso, Marco; Cinardo, Paola; Bonomo, Katia; Angelino, Valeria; Cardinale, Luciano; Veltri, Andrea; Guerrasio, Angelo
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 3:Issue 11(2015:Nov.)
• Page Start: 960
• Page End: 961
• Publication Date: 2015-09-10
• Subjects: arteries occlusion -- Leriche's syndrome; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.390
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: While acute arterial occlusion causes life‐threatening ischemia and organ damage requiring urgent revascularization, the incidental identification of arterial occlusions in asymptomatic patients represents a therapeutic dilemma in clinicians. Does chronic asymptomatic artery occlusion require specific treatment? Abstract : While acute arterial occlusion causes life‐threatening ischemia and organ damage requiring urgent revascularization, the incidental identification of arterial occlusions in asymptomatic patients represents a therapeutic dilemma in clinicians. Does chronic asymptomatic artery occlusion require specific treatment?