Endovascular Interventions in Chronic Total Occlusion of Popliteal Artery with vs Without Distal Landing Zone

Abstract

the latest primary care consultation and CV assessment are shown in Table 1. Whilst 2175 (66.7%) underwent a primary care consultation within 7-30 days of index, only 416 (12.8%) had a CV-assessment during the same period. Furthermore, 2073 (63.6%) patients had no CV-assessment within the 3 months prior to their amputation. Of this group, 1230 (59.3%) still underwent a primary care consultation for another reason in the 7-30 days prior to their amputation. Conclusion: 'Missed opportunities' for timely diagnosis of CLTI within general practice potentially exist. Further investigation is required to greater understand the reasoning for these opportunities being missed and to develop strategies to that would help prevent amputation.