Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury in the Human: An Observational Study

Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury in the Human: An Observational Study

We, the researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute, propose to investigate the impact of surgical ischemia and reperfusion on skeletal muscle microcirculation using a hand-held microscope.

We propose to investigate the impact of surgical ischemia and reperfusion on skeletal muscle microcirculation using a hand-held microscope.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing femoral distal bypass procedures for chronic limb ischemia

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any severe comorbid conditions (i.e., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD])