Hemodynamic changes following the surgical revascularization of lower limbs in patients with arterial occlusive disease: A comparison of six methods

T. W. Rooke, J. L. Heser, J. W. Hallett, P. Gloviczki, C. M. Johnson

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Abstract

The effects of restoring arterial patency on various noninvasive measurements of hemodynamic function (pedal blood pressure, transcutaneous oxygen, laser-Doppler measurements of skin blood flow, skin temperature, and total limb blood flow) were determined before and serially after the successful surgical revascularization of an ischemic lower limb (n = 10). All measured hemodynamic end points improved immediately (at 24-36 hr) following surgery, but the magnitude of the changes differed considerably among the various tests. During serial in-hospital follow-up studies (at 3-4 and 7-10 days postoperatively) the majority of the end points continued to improve. We conclude: (1) all the testing modalities evaluated in this study can be used to assess changes in limb hemodynamics following arterial revascularization; (2) different tests may give quantitatively different results; and (3) during the 7-10-day postoperative period, most hemodynamic end points continue to improve. Assessments based upon measurements made during the first postoperative day may therefore underestimate the ultimate extent of improvement.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)27-31
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Vascular Technology
Volume17
Issue number1
StatePublished - 1993

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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