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Is it normal to complain of pain if someone has a superficial femoral artery stenosis?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

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 5/9/2019

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