Friday, August 18th

Clinical Themes:

• Varicose veins

• Anterior (tibial) compartment syndrome

• Intermittent claudication

• Lower limb pulses

 

Question of the Day:

A 63-year-old man complains of leg pain that occurs after walking a couple of blocks, forcing him to stop. After resting a few minutes, the pain dissipates, but returns after walking another couple of blocks. The physician orders a series of tests that ultimately support the general diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease. Explain these findings.

 

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