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Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease around the Globe: Malta.

Anthony Pio DimechSamuel Anthony GaleaKevin CassarMatthew Joe Grima
Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2021)
A significant reduction in major amputation rates with an increase in minor amputation rates and revascularisation rates has been noted since the establishment of the vascular unit in Malta. During this period, there has been an increase in prevalence in obesity and T2DM together with an aging population.
Keyphrases
  • lower limb
  • metabolic syndrome
  • type diabetes
  • insulin resistance
  • weight loss
  • peripheral artery disease
  • body mass index
  • high fat diet induced
  • glycemic control