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Alternate Name(s): Peripheral vascular disease; PVD; Peripheral arterial disease; PAD; Arteriosclerosis obliterans ... Often, symptoms affect one limb. If arteriosclerosis exists in both limbs, the intensity is usually different in each. Leg pain (intermittent claudication ) Occurs with exercise (such as walking) Relieved with rest Numbness of the legs or feet ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000170.htm#Sym...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000170.htm#Symptoms
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The most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a painful cramping in the hips, thighs or calves when walking, climbing stairs or exercising. ... Many people with PAD have no symptoms or mistake their symptoms for something else. ; Understanding leg pain; Diagnosing PAD; Symptoms of severe PAD include:
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www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=302025...
www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3020252
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The most common and important type of PVD is peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, which affects 8-12 million Americans. ... PAD Symptoms; Many people never have symptoms of PAD, and those who do often mistake them for something else, such as a back or muscle problem. ; PAD Quick Facts;
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www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=302024...
www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3020242
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this common circulation problem. ... While many people with peripheral artery disease have mild or no symptoms, about one in 10 experiences leg pain when walking (intermittent claudication).
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/peripheral-arterial-disease/D...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/peripheral-arterial-disease/DS00537/DSECTION=symptoms
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PAD rarely offers warning signs to its estimated 8 to 12 million victims, who are generally older adults. Only a third of the afflicted have leg pain from PAD, two-thirds of people really don't have symptoms. Symptoms, however, can include:...
http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/patient-guid...
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Many people who have peripheral arterial disease (PAD) do not have symptoms. ... More severe symptoms may indicate advanced PAD. But symptoms can be affected by or confused with other health conditions the person also has, such as arthritis.
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www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/peripheral-arterial-dise...
www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/peripheral-arterial-disease-of-the-legs-symptoms
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Learning about peripheral arterial disease of the legs (PAD):What is peripheral arterial disease (PAD) of the legs?What causes PAD?What are the symptoms of PAD?What is intermittent claudication?What increases my risk for PAD?How can I help prevent PAD?Who is affected by peripheral arterial disease?Being diagnosed:When do I ...
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www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/peripheral-arterial-dise...
www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/peripheral-arterial-disease-of-the-legs-frequently-asked-questions
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Many people are affected by PAD yet they do not have symptoms. These individuals are at a high risk for suffering an early heart attack or stroke. Research has proven that the life expectancy for a person with PAD is greatly reduced. ... Disease Information : PAD : Symptoms...
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www.vdf.org/PAD/symptoms.php
www.vdf.org/PAD/symptoms.php
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Conclusions There is a wide range of leg symptoms in persons with PAD beyond that of classic IC. Comorbid disease may contribute to these symptoms in PAD. Functional impairments are found in every PAD symptom group, and the degree of functional limitation varies depending on the type of leg symptom.
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jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/286/13/1599
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