Global mortality of diabetic foot ulcer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Lihong ChenShiyi SunYunyi GaoXing-Wu Ran

Published in: Diabetes, obesity & metabolism (2022)

This meta-analysis found that the overall mortality of DFU was high, with nearly 50% mortality within 5 years. Cardiovascular disease and infection were the two leading causes of death.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
cardiovascular disease
systematic review
risk factors
type diabetes
randomized controlled trial
coronary artery disease
meta analyses
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular risk factors