Trends in Characteristics and Treatment of Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Undergoing Endovascular Therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to an aging population and the growing prevalence of diabetes, patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) represent a growing burden on health care and social services.

Objectives

This study aimed to investigate the trends in characteristics and treatment of patients with CLTI.

Methods

This multicenter retrospective study included 2,085 patients with CLTI who underwent endovascular therapy between April 2010 and March 2023. Clinical characteristics and outcomes were compared among 4 groups based on treatment period quartiles (Q1-Q4). The clinical characteristics of the patients, limbs, and anatomical severity were assessed according to the global vascular guidelines. The outcome measures were mortality or major amputation rate, and reinterve

SUBMITTER: Hata Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12790078 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature