Peripheral arterial insufficiency of the lower extremities unassociated with organic occlusions.
1972
S T Yao, and
J T Hobbs, and
W T Irvine
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007383
Intermittent Claudication
A symptom complex characterized by pain and weakness in SKELETAL MUSCLE group associated with exercise, such as leg pain and weakness brought on by walking. Such muscle limpness disappears after a brief rest and is often relates to arterial STENOSIS; muscle ISCHEMIA; and accumulation of LACTATE.
Claudication, Intermittent
D007511
Ischemia
A hypoperfusion of the BLOOD through an organ or tissue caused by a PATHOLOGIC CONSTRICTION or obstruction of its BLOOD VESSELS, or an absence of BLOOD CIRCULATION.
Ischemias
D007866
Leg
The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE.
Legs
D008297
Male
Males
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D010991
Plethysmography
Recording of change in the size of a part as modified by the circulation in it.
Plethysmographies
D012039
Regional Blood Flow
The flow of BLOOD through or around an organ or region of the body.