Influence of Malignant Neoplasms on Limb Prognosis in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Real World Analysis Based on a Nationwide Database

Key Points

• Limb prognosis significantly worsens in patients with malignant neoplasms and peripheral arterial disease, highlighting a critical correlation.
• Patients with malignant neoplasms had a markedly higher risk of limb loss, indicating the need for improved monitoring and management.
• Real world analysis using a nationwide database provides a broad overview of patient outcomes, enriching the understanding of complications in this population.
• The findings underscore the importance of considering cancer diagnoses when evaluating treatment strategies for peripheral arterial disease.