Seasonal variation in U.S. hospitalizations for chronic limb-threatening ischemia.

S Elissa AltinYeunjung G KimHerbert D AronowEhrin J ArmstrongAndrew M GoldsweigAlan DardikAlexandra J LanksyCarlos I Mena-HurtadoJinnette Dawn Abbott

Published in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2020)

There is significant seasonal variability in CLTI admissions and mortality but minimal variability in amputation rates. Understanding the seasonal variation in CLTI may help to identify individuals at greatest risk for hospitalization and death through patient and provider education efforts.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
primary care
case report
risk factors
lower limb
cardiovascular disease
coronary artery disease