These findings demonstrate an increased mortality risk among patients with PAD who undergo UEA compared with those who do not. Given the high prevalence of diabetes and vascular disease in the United States, these results underscore the importance of early recognition, patient education, and implementation of preventive strategies to reduce disease progression and the potential need for amputation.
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