Investigating the impact of suboptimal prescription of preoperative antiplatelets and statins on race and ethnicity-related disparities in major limb amputation.

Corey A KalbaughBrian WitrickKerry A HowardLaksika Banu SivarajKatharine L McGinigleWilliam P RobinsonSamuel CykertCaitlin W HicksCatherine R Lesko

Published in: Vascular medicine (London, England) (2023)

Even though guideline-directed care appeared evenly distributed by race/ethnicity, increasing access to such care may decrease health care disparities in major limb amputation.

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healthcare
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