Inequities in Amputation Prevention and CLI Treatment
Presenter
S. Elissa Altin, M.D., FSCAI, Yale University, Fairfield, CT
S. Elissa Altin, M.D., FSCAI, Yale University, Fairfield, CT
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the importance of recognition and timely treatment of CLI for limb salvage
- Review disparities in use of amputation (across regions, race, gender, etc)
- Explore strategies to improve CLI treatment and reduce amputation rates
Keywords: Critical Limb Ischemia/Chronic Limb-threatening Ischemia (CLT/CLTI), Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)