Background: Chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (CLTI) is an advanced and severe form of lower limb peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and can pose significant challenges in clinical management. Not all patients are able to undergo surgical intervention due to patient-related and disease-related factors.
Objective: This review article aims to provide general practitioners with an overview of conservative management of patients with end-stage CLTI in the community.
Discussion: The review aims to provide an overview of end-stage CLTI and approaches that are required to preserve patients' quality of life. It outlines symptom control, wound care, psychosocial support and end-of-life considerations to preserve the quality of life for patients facing this challenging condition.
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