Peripheral artery disease is more common among Black Americans...Many, like my patient, don't seek treatment until they have a wound that won't heal, the last stage before an amputation.
While the disease can't be cured, it can often be managed with routine monitoring and lifestyle changes...Amputation should always be a last resort.
Black Americans with the disease are less likely to be offered treatment that can restore blood flow, known as limb salvage, compared with white patients. Black Americans also pay more for hospitalization costs and have a lower rate of limb salvage.
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