Intermittent Claudication

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Svensk definition

Ett symtomkomplex kännetecknat av smärtande och svaga ben vid gång, symtom som försvinner efter en kort vila.

Engelsk definition

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.

Svenska synonymer

Claudicatio intermittens Intermittent hälta Perifer cirkulationsinsufficiens Fönstertittarsjuka

Engelska synonymer

Claudication, Intermittent