Anemia Increases Mortality After Open or Endovascular Treatment in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia: A Retrospective Analysis.

CONCLUSIONS: Pre-operative anemia is a risk factor for immediate and late mortality among patients with CLI, regardless of other risk factors and the type of revascularization technique. Prospective studies are needed to evaluate the potential effect of its treatment on survival outcomes.
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Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - January 22, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Velescu A, Clará A, Cladellas M, Peñafiel J, Mateos E, Ibañez S, Mellado M Tags: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Source Type: research