Figure 6From: Microdialysis assessment of peripheral metabolism in critical limb ischemia after endovascular revascularization Lactate/Pyruvate ratio in the ischemic limb of the patient presented in figure 5. The reduced ratio confirmed the initial success of the surgical procedure. After a short period, lactate/pyruvate ratio started to rise again. Note the persisting high level of the ratio for recurrent ischemia.Back to article page