New Treatment For Blocked Arteries May Save Limbs
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Innovative Laser Treatment Offers Hope for Patients with Blocked Arteries
Summary:
Exciting advancements in laser technology offer new hope for individuals at risk of limb amputation due to diabetes-related complications. A promising procedure may help save limbs and improve quality of life.Article:
Individuals facing the possibility of amputation due to diabetes complications now have a promising new option. An innovative laser procedure has shown significant success in "salvaging" limbs, offering an alternative to traditional methods.Over a million people in the U.S. suffer from critical limb ischemia (CLI), the most severe form of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This condition, prevalent among those with diabetes, involves plaque and thrombus buildup in the leg arteries, obstructing blood flow. Left untreated, it can cause severe pain, foot ulcers, and ultimately, limb loss. Each year, approximately 160,000 amputations occur in the U.S. due to CLI, most of which are preventable.
The procedure, known as CLiRpath (Cool Laser Revascularization for Peripheral Artery Therapy), utilizes a "cool" excimer laser to target arterial blockages typical in CLI. A laser catheter navigates through the leg arteries to the blockage, vaporizing it and restoring blood flow. This can enhance wound healing and limb preservation, thereby improving patients' psychological and physical health.
Dr. Craig Walker, an interventional cardiologist with the Cardiovascular Institute of the South and a leading developer of this technique, explains, "CLiRpath is less invasive than bypass surgery and offers CLI patients a possible alternative to amputation. While it is not a cure, it offers a minimally invasive treatment option for a potentially life-threatening condition."
Developed by Spectranetics Corp., CLiRpath represents a significant advance in amputation prevention. Clinical trials, such as the LACI CTRO Registry, have demonstrated a 95% limb salvage rate for patients surviving six months post-procedure.
Other Treatment Options:
Aside from this laser treatment, conventional options for addressing blocked arteries include angioplasty, bypass surgery, and medication. Sometimes, angioplasty alone is insufficient, necessitating additional techniques like excimer laser or rotational atherectomy. Your physician will determine the most suitable approach based on your specific needs.You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: New Treatment For Blocked Arteries May Save Limbs.
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