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What is the technical definition of peripheral artery disease symptoms?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Usually leg pain...: Usually leg pain brought about by exertion, since the extremities arteries are blocked and cannot supply enough blood causes rapid build up of lactic acid! pad is associated with all risk factors for atherosclerosis, particularly smoking!

Answered 4/7/2015

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Dr. Joel Gotvald answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Peripheral Artery : The symptoms can include pain, numbness, weakness, wounds, gangrene, or slow healing of the affected extremity. The most common early sign is claudication, which is defined as muscle discomfort or cramping brought on by exercise & relieved with rest. Chronic pain in the leg or foot, often a achiness or burning, is also common. Get testing w/ ultrasound or blood pressures of the legs by vascular MD

Answered 6/27/2014

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