When Time is Limb: Acute Limb Ischemia and Thrombotic Emergencies

28/08/2025 32 min
When Time is Limb: Acute Limb Ischemia and Thrombotic Emergencies

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Join JoMarie Monzon, NP (Cedars-Sinai, Vasculearn Network) as she welcomes moderator Dr. Cassra Arbabi and guests Drs. Donald Baril (Cedars-Sinai) and Efthymios (Makis) Avgerinos (Athens Medical Center) for a high-stakes discussion on acute limb ischemia (ALI). Explore U.S. and European approaches to this vascular emergency—from recognition to revascularization—and gain practical, globally informed insights on saving limbs and lives. Topics covered: Recognizing the "six Ps" of ALI Why urgency is critical  Imaging pathways in the U.S. and Europe Open vs. endovascular strategies, including thrombolysis Anticoagulation and supportive therapy Future directions in ALI management  Tune in now and subscribe to Clot, Clot, Who's There? for more expert conversations bridging science, practice, and global perspectives in thrombosis, hemostasis, and vascular medicine. 00:00 Introduction & Patient Case 05:05 Defining ALI and Why Time Is Limb 09:21 ALI Diagnosis & Early Management 13:47 Treatment Pathways 26:30 Beyond the OR 30:56 Key Takeaways