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Impact of Intensity of Vascular Care Preceding Major Amputation Among Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

We examined patient, hospital, and geographic characteristics associated with the intensity of vascular care received the year before amputation. 0.98];P=0.019), and those who received care at a safety-net hospital (odds ratio, 0.87 [95% CI, 0.78–0.97];P=0.012) Mean age, 76.6 0.85];P<0.001).CONCLUSIONS:Patients

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Outpatient vascular care : Good, bad or ugly?

Dr. Anish Koka

The Times also briefly touches on some other patients of Mustapha who had bad outcomes. Mustapha performed multiple procedures on her leg to improve blood flow in an attempt to ward off a future amputation. The procedures were unsuccessful, and Ms. Hanna ultimately did need an amputation.

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Study: Disparities in Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Lead to Amputation

DAIC

tim.hodson Mon, 01/13/2025 - 16:24 A new studyreports persistent disparities in outcomes for people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and its more severe form, chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) in the United States.