Table 3.
Changes in PAQ scores and ABI following lower limb revascularization via endovascular or open surgery.
| Assessments | Endovascular Revascularization (n = 100) | Open Surgery (n = 49) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline ABI in treated limb | 0.68 ± 0.18 | 0.59 ± 0.12 | 0.007 |
| Postoperative ABI in treated limb | 0.96 ± 0.20 | 0.93 ± 0.20 | 0.519 |
| ΔABI in treated limb | 0.29 ± 0. 24 | 0.34 ± 0.19 | 0.391 |
| Baseline physical function | 21.3 ± 11.9 | 24.7 ± 14.7 | 0.164 |
| Postoperative physical function | 80.0 ± 21.9 | 84.9 ± 14.6 | 0.105 |
| ΔPhysical function | 58.7 ± 18.8 | 60.3 ± 19.2 | 0.641 |
| Baseline symptom | 19.8 ± 17.9 | 28.6 ± 21.7 | 0.016 |
| Postoperative symptom | 82.6 ± 17.8 | 84.2 ± 14.4 | 0.584 |
| Δsymptom | 62.9 ± 23.3 | 55.7 ± 28.5 | 0.127 |
| Baseline stability | 41.7 ± 13.9 | 41.3 ± 16.8 | 0.890 |
| Postoperative stability | 86.0 ± 20.8 | 90.8 ± 15.9 | 0.120 |
| Δstability | 44.3 ± 24.2 | 49.5 ± 24.4 | 0.224 |
| Baseline treatment satisfaction | 37.4 ± 9.7 | 35.6 ± 12.3 | 0.311 |
| Postoperative treatment satisfaction | 70.8 ± 16.0 | 66.7 ± 16.2 | 0.147 |
| ΔTreatment satisfaction | 33.3 ± 16.1 | 31.1 ± 20.1 | 0.505 |
| Baseline quality of life | 20.0 ± 7.7 | 26.5 ± 11.3 | 0.001 |
| Postoperative quality of life | 72.8 ± 16.0 | 73.5 ± 18.3 | 0.845 |
| ΔQuality of life | 52.8 ± 18.8 | 47.0 ± 23.0 | 0.125 |
| Baseline social limitation | 38.4 ± 17.2 | 48.6 ± 21.0 | 0.002 |
| Postoperative social limitation | 86.9 ± 16.5 | 89.6 ± 13.2 | 0.283 |
| ΔSocial limitation | 48.5 ± 17.8 | 41.0 ± 25.0 | 0.037 |
| Baseline summary | 30.6 ± 10.0 | 35.4 ± 13.1 | 0.025 |
| Postoperative summary | 80.6 ± 17.4 | 83.1 ± 14.0 | 0.353 |
| Δsummary | 50.0 ± 14.0 | 47.7 ± 19.0 | 0.438 |
Values are expressed as means ± SD. ABI: ankle brachial index; PAQ: peripheral artery questionnaire.