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Imaging recommendation · Vascular

Critical limb ischemia (rest pain, tissue loss)

Recommended: CTA Aorta + Lower Extremity Runoff is the preferred imaging study for critical limb ischemia (rest pain, tissue loss). Multi-station CTA from aorta to feet.

Recommended study

CTA Aorta + Lower Extremity Runoff

CT IV contrast Preferred Vascular EmergencyAcute inpatient Reviewed

Multi-station CTA from aorta to feet. MRA if iodinated contrast contraindicated.

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