Leg Symptoms in Peripheral Arterial Disease

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Authors

Mary Mcdermott · Northwestern University

Philip Greenland · General Department of Preventive Medicine

Kiang Liu · General Department of Preventive Medicine

Jack M. Guralnik · University of California, San Diego

Michael H. Criqui · University of California, San Diego

Nancy C. Dolan · General Department of Preventive Medicine

Cheeling Chan

Abstract

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.

Topics & Keywords

Peripheral Artery Disease Management Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 286, Issue 13, pp. 1599-1599

DOI: 10.1001/jama.286.13.1599

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