Who Should We Save? Frailty, Risk Stratification, and Patient Selection in CLTI
Presenter
Matthew C. Bunte, M.D., FSCAI, Arrowhead Cardiovascular Consultants, Leawood, KS
Matthew C. Bunte, M.D., FSCAI, Arrowhead Cardiovascular Consultants, Leawood, KS
Learning Objectives:
- Assess the role of frailty and comorbidities in risk stratification for CLTI patients.
- Evaluate the influence of these risk factors on clinical decision-making and outcomes.
- Apply current frameworks to optimize patient selection for revascularization v. conservative management, with a focus on individualized care planning and goal-concordant outcomes.
Keywords: Critical Limb Ischemia/Chronic Limb-threatening Ischemia (CLT/CLTI)