Critical Limb Ischaemia in Octogenarians: Treatment Outcomes Compared With Younger Patients

Objective: A growing proportion of patients with chronic limb threatening ischaemia (CLTI) are elderly, the most challenging for management decisions. The aim was to study the patient profile and outcome of CLTI in octogenarian patients, comparing them with younger patients. Methods: Retrospective cohort of consecutive patients hospitalised for CLTI with infrainguinal disease in a Spanish centre (2013–2020). Data on age, comorbidity, anatomical characteristics, and treatment were gathered. Patients were stratified according to age (