title: Critical limb ischemia and the diseased popliteal artery.
abstract: The unique anatomical location and particular biomechanical factors affecting the popliteal artery provide a challenge to determine the proper endovascular, surgical, or combined intervention for patients with critical limb ischemia who often require prompt management in the presence of severe lifestyle-limiting symptoms or of the risk of limb loss or both. Herein, we provide an overview and practical guide for endovascular management of popliteal artery disease in the setting of critical limb ischemia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
authors.forename: Mohammad Reza
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Rajebi
authors.affiliation: Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Miami, FL. Electronic address: tinopena@msn.com.
authors.forename: Constantino
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Peña
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D058729:Peripheral Arterial Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000379:methods; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods
keywords: CLI; peripheral vascular disease; popliteal artery disease; popliteal stents