| Recommendations | Grade | Level of evidence | Key references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| ||||
| 7.1 | Consider SCS to reduce the risk of amputation and to decrease pain in carefully selected patients (eg, rest pain, minor tissue loss) in whom revascularization is not possible. | 2 (Weak) | B (Moderate) | Ubbink,106 2013 |
| 7.2 | Do not use LS for limb salvage in CLTI patients in whom revascularization is not possible. | 2 (Weak) | C (Low) | Karanth,107 2016 |
| 7.3 | Consider IPC therapy in carefully selected patients (eg, rest pain, minor tissue loss) in whom revascularization is not possible. | 2 (Weak) | B (Moderate) | Abu Dabrh,4 et al 2015 |
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