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Examining Nationwide Disparities In Managing Critical Limb Threatening Ischemia Among Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus Or End-Stage Kidney Disease By Race And Ethnicity, Daniel Dominguez, Waseem Wahood Jan 2023

Examining Nationwide Disparities In Managing Critical Limb Threatening Ischemia Among Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus Or End-Stage Kidney Disease By Race And Ethnicity, Daniel Dominguez, Waseem Wahood

East Florida Research Day 2023

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Introduction: Critical Limb Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) presents a significant challenge, particularly for individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) or End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD). Healthcare disparities related to race and ethnicity are a pressing concern. This study aims to examine a 16-year trend to assess whether the disparities in managing critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) are diminishing among individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) or End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD).

Methods: The analysis involved an examination of the National Inpatient Sample data from 2005 to 2020, with a focus on hospitalizations related to CLI. Identification of …