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Question | Answer |
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discomfort in lower back, buttocks, or thighs | inflow disease |
lower back or buttock discomfort inditcates obstruction | at or above the common iliac artery or abdominal aorta, inflow disease |
thigh discomfort indicates obstruction at or above the profund femoris artery(deep femoral) | inflow disease |
pt experiences discomfort after walking about two blocks | mild inflow disease |
discomfort causes the pt to stop walking and is relieved with rest | mild inflow disease |
pain after walking about one or two blocks, usually subsides with rest | moderate inflow disease |
pain after walking less than one block, usually have rest pain | severe inflow disease |
burning or cramping in ankles, feet, and toes | outflow disease |
calf discomfort indicates obstruction at or below the superficial femoral or popliteal artery. | outflow disease |
instep or foot discomfort indicates an obstruction below the popliteal artery | outflow disease |
discomfort after walking about 5 blocks, may be relieved by rest | mild outflow disease |
discomfort after walking about 2 blocks, intermittent rest pain may be present | moderate outflow disease |
unable to walk more than one-half block and usually experience rest pain | severe outflow disease |
involves the distal end of the aorta and the common, internal, and external iliac arteries | inflow obstructions |
located above the inguinal ligament | inflow obstructions |
involve infrainguinal arterial segments (femoral, popliteal, and tibial arteries) | outflow obstructions |
below the superficial femoral artery | outflow obstructions |
may not cause significant disease | gradual inflow occlusions |
typically cause significant tissue damage | gradual outflow occlusions |