Infected diabetic ulcers, when to amputate

Conclusions: We concluded that HbA1c> 8%, coronary heart disease, ejection fraction< 50%, CRP above 80 mg/L, as well as history of previous amputations were risk factors for amputation. Moreover, patients treated with dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers showed less ulcer prevalence and less amputation procedures.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research