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Home; Advancing Modules; Core Competencies; Thrombolysis Masterclass; Stroke4Carers; About STARS; Links and Resources; FAQ; Contact Us; Legal; Admin; Back to: Stroke. Acute limb ischaemia (ALI) occurs when there is a sudden lack of blood flow to a limb. Acute limb ischaemia is caused by embolism or thrombosis, or rarely by dissection or trauma. Thrombosis is usually caused by peripheral vascular disease (atherosclerotic disease that leads to blood vessel blockage), while an embolism is usually of cardiac origin. In the United States, ALI is estimated to. Acute otitis media is the most common bacterial infection in childhood. The peak incidence occurs during the first two years of life, especially between six and twelve months. This increased susceptibility is likely due to the younger infant and childs shorter eustachian tube, its horizontal. 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