Keywords
Acute Limb Ischemia, ischemia, leg, ALI
Date of Presentation
5-1-2025 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is a critical condition caused by arterial occlusion, often due to thrombotic or embolic events in atherosclerotic vessels. Early diagnosis and intervention are essential to prevent limb loss and complications. While typically seen in patients with known vascular risk factors, ALI can also affect individuals without them.
We present a case of a 49-year-old female with sudden-onset left foot pain and paresthesia, highlighting the importance of recognizing ALI in seemingly healthy patients. Despite the absence of typical risk factors, imaging revealed significant atherosclerosis and arterial occlusion, leading to the diagnosis of ALI. This case emphasizes the need for rapid identification and intervention, even in patients without common risk factors, to prevent long-term complications.
Disciplines
Cardiovascular Diseases | Diagnosis | Emergency Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Included in
Cardiovascular Diseases Commons, Diagnosis Commons, Emergency Medicine Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons
Out of the Blue: A Case of Acute Limb Ischemia in a Healthy Young Woman
Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is a critical condition caused by arterial occlusion, often due to thrombotic or embolic events in atherosclerotic vessels. Early diagnosis and intervention are essential to prevent limb loss and complications. While typically seen in patients with known vascular risk factors, ALI can also affect individuals without them.
We present a case of a 49-year-old female with sudden-onset left foot pain and paresthesia, highlighting the importance of recognizing ALI in seemingly healthy patients. Despite the absence of typical risk factors, imaging revealed significant atherosclerosis and arterial occlusion, leading to the diagnosis of ALI. This case emphasizes the need for rapid identification and intervention, even in patients without common risk factors, to prevent long-term complications.
