Intermittent claudication: Causes, symptoms, and treatments of leg pain - 05/2011

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Intermittent claudication: Causes, symptoms, and treatments of leg pain

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Abstract

This handout explains intermittent claudication, a symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or atherosclerosis in the arteries that carry blood to the legs. Included is information about causes, symptoms, treatment, and how walking and eating a healthy diet can improve the condition.

Author

Surgical Specialties Center/Surgical Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2011

Revision Date

05/2011

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General Subject

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Cardiovascular Disorders

Specific Subject/Keyword

Exercise

Pain

Self-care

Arteries

Lifestyle

Arteriosclerosis

Leg

Languages

English

Record ID

3847