Among those ages 65 and older, nearly 50% who underwent limb amputation died within one year ... systolic blood pressure at the ankle to the upper arm. The guideline recommends patient-centered ...

"This research is highly relevant to Americans," Cohen said. "Trauma is the leading cause of upper-extremity amputations worldwide, and post-amputation pain affects most amputees, limiting their ...

This saved the patient from a major amputation. Many persons experiencing a totally blocked blood supply to their leg eventually must undergo major lower extremity amputation. These advanced ...