What is the definition of Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI)?

Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a serious form of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, and stems from severe blockages in the arteries of your lower legs with symptoms that include rest pain, ulcers or gangrene. Because of this, it is considered the “end stage” of peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

It is agreed that CLI patients suffer from the worst form of PAD, and approaches to maximize early detection and optimize surgical and nonsurgical therapies should be a high priority.

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