2020
DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004677
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Outcomes in Patients With Critical Limb Threatening Ischaemia and Diabetic Foot Infection

Abstract: Objective:Examine the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the outcomes in patients with CLTI or DFI.Background:Patients with CLTI and/or DFI are at risk of amputations if not treated in a timely manner.Methods:We compared the outcomes in patients with CLTI or DFI during 2 periods; Period 1[P1] (15/03/2019-31/05/2019) and period 2[P2] (15/03/ 2020-31/05/2020- corresponding to COVID-19 pandemic).Results:One hundred thirty-nine patients were treated in P1 [mean age 70 years (±11), Male:Female = 102:37] whereas 95 pati… Show more

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“…It does seem that in 2020, patients with CLTI may not have been treated as early because of less frequent visits with their provider, leading to more severe presentation and required amputations. 80 Little has been published of the impact long-COVID may have on PAD, although reports do suggest arterial occlusive events occurring after a COVID-19 infection. 81 More research is required in this area.…”
Section: Impact Of Coronavrius-19 (Covid-19)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It does seem that in 2020, patients with CLTI may not have been treated as early because of less frequent visits with their provider, leading to more severe presentation and required amputations. 80 Little has been published of the impact long-COVID may have on PAD, although reports do suggest arterial occlusive events occurring after a COVID-19 infection. 81 More research is required in this area.…”
Section: Impact Of Coronavrius-19 (Covid-19)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has made a huge impact on DFU care across the world due to the issues related to lockdowns and social distancing measures enforced by governments to curtail human devastation as a result of the global health emergency. Foot clinic attendance[ 34 ] and hospitalisations for DFUs[ 35 ] were significantly reduced during the pandemic. Although worsening of DFUs was comparatively less owing to reduced outdoor human activity[ 36 ], many patients presented to clinicians late, increasing the risk of complications from DFUs[ 35 , 37 ].…”
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confidence: 99%