| Claudication: diagnosis and treatment. | |
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PMID: 8629569 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Claudication is exercise-induced lower extremity pain that is caused by ischemia and relieved by rest. This underreported condition affects at least 10 percent of persons over 70 years of age and 2 percent of those 37 to 69 years of age. Claudication is usually caused by atherosclerotic narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the lower extremities. The diagnosis may be suspected based on the history and the physical examination, and it is confirmed by Doppler segmental pressures and an ankle/brachial index. Initial treatment includes vigorous risk factor modification and an exercise program. Further treatment includes pentoxifylline and, occasionally, endovascular or bypass procedures. |
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Authors:
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J D Santilli; J E Rodnick; S M Santilli |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American family physician Volume: 53 ISSN: 0002-838X ISO Abbreviation: Am Fam Physician Publication Date: 1996 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-06-25 Completed Date: 1996-06-25 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1272646 Medline TA: Am Fam Physician Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1245-53 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Minnnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, USA. |
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Algorithms Angiography Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnosis, physiopathology Combined Modality Therapy Exercise Humans Intermittent Claudication / diagnosis*, physiopathology, therapy* Risk Factors Ultrasonography, Doppler Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods |
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