The Effect of Social Determinants of Health in Treating Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are broadly defined as non-medical factors that impact the outcomes of one’s health. SDOH have been increasingly recognized in the literature as profound and modifiable factors on the outcomes of vascular care in peripheral artery disease (PAD) and chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) despite surgical and technological advancements. In this paper, we briefly review the SDOH and its impact on the management and outcome of patients with CLTI. We highlight the importance of understanding how SDOH impacts our patient population so the vascular community may provide more effective, inclusive, and equitable care.