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An ABI of 0.45 indicates severe arterial occlusive disease and high risk of non-healing or limb threat; guidelines generally recommend vascular referral for ABI <0.9 (or especially <0.5–0.6) in the context of non-healing wounds. Nutrition (albumin) is important for healing potential but does not itself mandate urgent vascular intervention. Mild leukocytosis may reflect inflammation or early infection but requires clinical correlation. Mixed skin flora on culture is common and often represents colonization rather than invasive infection. Comprehensive assessment includes vascular evaluation (pulses, Doppler, ABI/TBI, toe pressures), laboratory studies (nutrition, glucose, inflammatory markers), and imaging when indicated. The CWS specialist must interpret these data to prioritize referrals, avoid harmful compression or aggressive debridement in ischemic limbs, and construct an appropriate multidisciplinary plan.