Contemporary cardiovascular outcomes in Taiwanese patients undergoing endovascular therapy for symptomatic lower extremity peripheral arterial disease

ConclusionsLong-term survival and MACE-free rates were significantly worse in CLI patients than in claudicants. Malnutrition and inflammation were associated with long-term survival. CAD, low hematocrit, dialysis, CHF, and ambulatory status predicted future CV events.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research