Disparities in Peripheral Vascular Care: An Ongoing Dilemma-Inequities in Amputation Prevention and CLI Treatment

Inequities in Amputation Prevention and CLI Treatment

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the disparities in care for peripheral artery disease (PAD) based on race, ethnicity, and gender. They highlight that African-American women face the highest risk of PAD, followed by white women, African-American men, and white men. They also discuss the unequal distribution of vascular care and the higher likelihood of amputations in certain regions. The speaker emphasizes that being black and having diabetes are significant risk factors for amputation. They further delve into the disparities faced by women with PAD, including undertreatment and higher amputation levels. The video concludes by exploring potential solutions, such as improving access to vascular care and utilizing telemedicine with careful consideration for accessibility, translation services, and patient technology proficiency. No specific credits were mentioned in the video.

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S. Elissa Altin, MD, FSCAI

Keywords

disparities in care

peripheral artery disease

race

gender

amputations