Predictive value of admission blood pressure for 3-month mortality in patients undergoing revascularization for critical limb ischemia.

OBJECTIVE In patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI), blood pressure (BP) impact on mortality is unknown. We analyzed the predictive value of SBP, DBP and pulse pressure (PP) at hospital admission on 3-month mortality in patients with CLI undergoing revascularization procedure. METHODS From November 2013 to December 2018, 297 consecutive patients were retrospectively included. Admission BP was recorded using automated brachial sphygmomanometer, before revascularization procedure. A median of seven (IQR3-13) separate readings were recorded for each patient and the average represented patient's mean BP (mBP). Clinical and biological parameters were recorded at baseline. RESULTS The cohort included 163 men (55%) and 134 women (45%) with a mean age of 77.7 ± 11.9 years. Treated hypertension and diabetes were present in, respectively, 62 and 48% of patients. Mean SBP, DBP and PP were 132 ± 18, 70 ± 8 and 62 ± 16 mmHg. Thirty-four patients (11.4%) died during 3-month follow-up, mostly from cardiovascular causes. In univariate analysis, age, female sex, brain natriuretic peptide and C-reactive protein were positively correlated with mortality. BMI, mSBP, mDBP, mPP, hemoglobin, serum albumin and statin treatment were negatively correlated with mortality. In single-pressure multivariate analyses, mSBP (P = 0.024) and mPP (P = 0.030) were negatively correlated with mortality. Association between mSBP and mortality had an asymptotic curve pattern and SBP level 135 mmHg or less was significantly correlated with mortality. CONCLUSION In patients undergoing revascularization for CLI, admission SBP is an independent predictor for short-term mortality with a negative relationship. SBP level 135 mmHg or less represents a warning sign to explore and correct associated comorbidities.