Palliative Care Challenges and Benefits in Chronic Arterial Disease with Limb Amputation
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Chronic arterial disease due to arteriosclerosis that progresses to amputation has a mortality rate equal to or higher than that of most types of cancer. In recent years, it has been found that palliative care can bring benefits not only to the patients but also to their families and the community, However, some obstacles related to the approach as well as to greater dissemination among doctors and health professionals should be analyzed. The letter reports the importance of early and proactive palliative care interventions for patients.
Author: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR)
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6931101915
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