Ventoruzzo, G.; Mazzitelli, G.; Ruzzi, U.; Liistro, F.; Scatena, A.; Martelli, E. Limb Salvage and Survival in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: The Need for a Fast-Track Team-Based Approach. J. Clin. Med.2023, 12, 6081.
Ventoruzzo, G.; Mazzitelli, G.; Ruzzi, U.; Liistro, F.; Scatena, A.; Martelli, E. Limb Salvage and Survival in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: The Need for a Fast-Track Team-Based Approach. J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12, 6081.
Ventoruzzo, G.; Mazzitelli, G.; Ruzzi, U.; Liistro, F.; Scatena, A.; Martelli, E. Limb Salvage and Survival in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: The Need for a Fast-Track Team-Based Approach. J. Clin. Med.2023, 12, 6081.
Ventoruzzo, G.; Mazzitelli, G.; Ruzzi, U.; Liistro, F.; Scatena, A.; Martelli, E. Limb Salvage and Survival in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: The Need for a Fast-Track Team-Based Approach. J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12, 6081.
Abstract
Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) represents the end stage form of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and is associated to very poor prognosis with high risk of limb loss and mortality. It can be considered very similar to a terminal cancer disease reflecting a large impact on quality of life and healthcare costs. The aim of this study is to offer an overview of the relationship between CLTI, limb salvage and mortality with a focus on the need of a fast-track team-based management, that’s a driver to achieve better survival results. This review can be useful to improve management of this growing impact disease, and promote standardisation of care and communication between specialist and non-specialist health care professionals.
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