Arterial Leg Ulcers in the Octogenarian.
Clin Geriatr Med
; 40(3): 397-411, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Arterial leg ulcers are a debilitating sequela of chronic ischemia, and their management, particularly in the octogenarian, is an immense challenge. ALUs are frequently a manifestation of end-stage peripheral arterial disease, and their presence portends a high morbidity and mortality. Management primarily relies on restoration of flow, but in the geriatric population, interventions may carry undue risk and pathologies may not be amenable. Adjunctive therapies that improve quality of life and decrease morbidity and mortality are therefore essential, and understanding their benefits and limitations is crucial in developing a multimodal treatment algorithm of care for the uniquely challenging octogenarian population.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doença Arterial Periférica
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Úlcera da Perna
Limite:
Aged80
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Humans
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En
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Clin Geriatr Med
Assunto da revista:
GERIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article