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Will a superficial femoral artery stenosis usually cause pain?
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Yes: The pain is called claudication. It happends when walking causes the lower extremity to require more oxygen rich blood than can be suplied due to the blockage. Usually resolves with rest.
Answered 6/3/2019
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