Mortality rates and diabetic foot ulcers: is it time to communicate mortality risk to patients with diabetic foot ulceration?
JM Robbins, G Strauss, D Aron… - Journal of the …, 2008 - Am Podiatric Med Assoc
Five-year mortality rates after new-onset diabetic ulceration have been reported between
43% and 55% and up to 74% for patients with lower-extremity amputation. These rates are
higher than those for several types of cancer including prostate, breast, colon, and Hodgkin's
disease. These alarmingly high 5-year mortality rates should be addressed more
aggressively by patients and providers alike. Cardiovascular diseases represent the major
causal factor, and early preventive interventions to improve life expectancy in this most …
43% and 55% and up to 74% for patients with lower-extremity amputation. These rates are
higher than those for several types of cancer including prostate, breast, colon, and Hodgkin's
disease. These alarmingly high 5-year mortality rates should be addressed more
aggressively by patients and providers alike. Cardiovascular diseases represent the major
causal factor, and early preventive interventions to improve life expectancy in this most …