title: Primary-care interventions for the population at risk for amputation.
abstract: The care of patients at risk for amputation includes the identification of at-risk patients, appropriate follow-up and treatment, and the anticipation of possible complications. Education and long-term follow-up are vital for management of the patient at risk for amputation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902, USA.
authors.forename: V J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Yacyshyn
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Andrews
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008910:Minnesota; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors