Outcomes of Endovascular-first Vs Bypass-first Approach For Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Using A Medicare-Linked Database.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.03.040
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) has been increasing in prevalence and remains a significant cause of limb loss and disability and a strong predictor of cardiovascular mortality. Previous studies have demonstrated that endovascular and open… read more here.
Keywords: bypass first; chronic limb; approach; limb ... See more keywords
Endovascular-First Treatment Is Associated With Improved Amputation-Free Survival in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia.
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DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.118.005273
Abstract: BACKGROUND Critical limb ischemia remains a difficult disease to treat, with limited level one data. The BEST-CLI trial (Best Endovascular vs Best Open Surgical Therapy in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia) is attempting to answer… read more here.
Keywords: endovascular first; free survival; amputation free; limb ischemia ... See more keywords