Individuals with diabetic neuropathy and Chronic kidney disease (CKD) are 15 times more likely to have a non-traumatic lower extremity amputation compared to those with DM alone . The incidence of DF and its evolution appear to be proportionally related to the stage of CKD . One of the most important causes is vascular calcification, which is common in patients with atherosclerosis, DM, CKD, and elderly . Various factors, including age, gender, infection severity, local ischemia, diabetes duration, neuropathy, and blood sugar control, are considered potential predictors for DF outcome. However, there remains a lack of complete this study aim to Assessment of predictors of diabetic foot development and outcome in chronic kidney disease patients.
About 537 million adults are living with diabetes mellitus (DM). This number is predicted to rise to 643 million by 2030 . Diabetic foot (DF), being one of the most prevalent, severe, and costly complications of DM. It is primarily characterized by skin infections, ulcers, or destruction of deep tissues below the ankle joint. It is commonly associated with neuropathy or vascular disorders in the lower extremities, and in severe cases, it may involve muscles and bones . Ultimately, 19% to 34% of patients with diabetes will suffer from DF during their lifetimes . Around 20% of DF patients may require lower limb amputations, which can be either minor (below the ankle joint) or major (above the ankle joint), and sometimes both . Individuals with diabetic neuropathy and Chronic kidney disease (CKD) are 15 times more likely to have a non-traumatic lower extremity amputation compared to those with DM alone . The incidence of DF and its evolution appear to be proportionally related to the stage of CKD . One of the most important causes is vascular calcification, which is common in patients with atherosclerosis, DM, CKD, and elderly . Various factors, including age, gender, infection severity, local ischemia, diabetes duration, neuropathy, and blood sugar control, are considered potential predictors for DF outcome. However, there remains a lack of complete understanding regarding the most significant factors and their respective impact on the outcome .
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Normal ABI ranges from 1.0 - 1.4 * Pressure is normally higher in the ankle than the arm. * Values above 1.4 suggest a noncompressible calcified vessel. * In diabetic or elderly patients, the limb vessels may be fibrotic or calcified. In this case, the vessel may be resistant to collapse by the blood pressure cuff, and a signal may be heard at high cuff pressures. The persistence of a signal at a high pressure in these individuals results in an artifactually elevated blood pressure value. * An value below 0.9 is considered diagnostic of PAD. * Values less than 0.5 suggests severe PAD. * Individuals with such severe disease may not have sufficient blood flow to heal a fracture or surgical wound; they should be considered for revascularization if they have a non-healing ulcer.
Ankle brachial index as a predictor for diabetic foot
Ankle brachial index is calculated for each leg. The ABI value is determined by taking the higher pressure of the 2 arteries at the ankle, divided by the brachial arterial systolic pressure. In calculating the ABI, the higher of the two brachial systolic pressure measurements is used. In normal individuals, there should be a minimal (less than 10 mm Hg) interarm systolic pressure gradient during a routine examination. A consistent difference in pressure between the arms greater than 10mmHg is suggestive of (and greater than 20mmHg is diagnostic of) subclavian or axillary arterial stenosis, which may be observed in individuals at risk for atherosclerosis
Time frame: baseline
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