Luz Marina Zuluaga

Dr. Luz Marina Zuluaga


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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2 April 2025 in Diagnostics
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Andrea BordonadoAndrea Bordonado
Andrea Bordonado
JMJavier Marco-Lledó
Javier Marco-Lledó
PNPilar Nieto-Gil
Pilar Nieto-Gil
LZLuz Marina Zuluaga
Luz Marina Zuluaga
PRPaloma López Ros
Paloma López Ros
JGJonatan García-Campos
Jonatan García-Campos
Background/Objectives: Due to poor perfusion, diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) create hypoxic environments, and their chronicity represents a negative factor in wound healing. Transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TcPO2) is a non-invasive method that provides information on oxygen supply to microvascular circulation, useful for determining the severity and progression of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) as well as potentially predicting DFU healing. However, the current literature does not provide strong support for the use of TcPO2 as an independent predictive tool. Methods: This protocol aims to systematically review the available evidence according to PRISMA (2020) guidelines, registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (registration number: CRD42024505907). The following databases will be used: Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Ovid Medline, PubMed, and Web of Science. Additionally, a manual search will be conducted through the references of the included articles. Results: The systematic review will summarize the current evidence on the prognostic value of TcPO2 in DFU healing, identifying gaps in knowledge and potential areas for future research. Conclusions: The findings of this study may clarify the prognostic value of TcPO2 in DFU healing, which could ultimately facilitate clinical management, decision-making, patient care, and potentially reduce treatment costs.