
LIMB LOSS CRISIS
“A Silent Epidemic”
20 Million+
200,000+
40-50%
CLTI
Amputation carries 50% 5-year mortality
When no conduit exists, Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) often leads to amputation.
Americans with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
lower-extremity bypass procedures in US/year
Of patients lack a usable saphenous vein conduit
20% 1-Year Mortality
30-40% Major Amputation Rate


