Abstract
Objectives: Bone marrow mononuclear cells implantation (BMI) is a promising therapy for severe peripheral artery disease (PAD). However, limb amputation becomes inevitable in some patients, which is hard to predict. The study aimed at finding out a prognostic indicator. Method: In 9 PAD patients with Fontaine class 3–4, ankle–brachial index (ABI), transcutaneous oxygen tension (TcPO2) and tissue blood flow examination using Technecium tetrofosmin scintigraphy (Tc-TF) were performed before and 4 weeks after BMI.
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