Severe Ischemia of the Hand

Long-term clinical outcomes in patients diagnosed with severe digital ischemia

“…Symptomatic ischemia of the upper extremity is less frequently encountered than lower extremity vascular insufficiency and thus, poses challenging problems for diagnosis and management [1,2]. While 12% of all peripheral arterial obstructions are located in the upper extremity, 70% of those affect the small arteries distal to the wrist [3].…”

Limb ischemia caused by small artery disease

“…In the experience of others, about two-thirds of patients presenting with ischemia of the hands and fingers are suffering from stenosis or obstruction of arteries proximal to the wrist [3,4]. Our own patient population is markedly different.…”