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What is the hallmark symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?
What is the hallmark symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?
- Unexplained muscle atrophy
- Persistent numbness in extremities
- Excruciating pain at rest
- Intermittent Claudication (correct)
Where is the pain usually worse in severe PAD?
Where is the pain usually worse in severe PAD?
- During physical activity
- At night (correct)
- In the morning
- After meals
What happens to the extremity when placed in a dependent position in PAD?
What happens to the extremity when placed in a dependent position in PAD?
- It worsens the pain
- It induces numbness
- It reduces the pain (correct)
- It has no effect on the pain
What is a common cause of disability in PAD?
What is a common cause of disability in PAD?
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What is the sensation in the extremities that may accompany intermittent claudication?
What is the sensation in the extremities that may accompany intermittent claudication?
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