PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It is called claudication, but rather than focusing on a long medical word let me describe what it means. Do you find that when you walk a few blocks you need to sit down and ...

The most frequent symptom of mild to moderate PAD is claudication, which is estimated to occur in about a third of patients with PAD in the US. 8 Claudication is defined as cramping, aching, tiredness ...

People with intermittent claudication that causes leg pain, cramping or fatigue while walking are able to walk further after months of supervised exercise therapy, compared to unsupervised exercise, ...

Among patients with intermittent claudication, those who had revascularization had significantly improved walking function, better health-related quality of life, and fewer symptoms of claudication at ...

The diagnosis of PAD is frequently overlooked. Many patients present with concurrent problems, and treatment of intermittent claudication is often not given priority in patients with multiple, ...

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy may be effective for intermittent lower limb claudication in peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients unable to engage in supervised exercise or who experienced little ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It is called claudication, the word claudication may mean nothing to you but let me describe the symptoms and see if you have them. Do you find that when you walk a few blocks ...

The treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) focuses on risk factor modification, cardiovascular event reduction, limb viability, and symptom improvement. Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a general term usually ...

Leg pain during walking could signal Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), indicating clogged arteries and increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Early detection through tests like ABI is crucial, ...

Exercise therapy -- preferably a supervised walking program -- should always be considered as part of the initial therapy for patients with intermittent claudication. [1] Regular walking can be ...