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December 2013

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Comparison of Signs and Symptoms of Venous Insufficiency and PAD* Symptom Venous Arterial Leg Cramps Pain Occurs Relief with Compression Stockings Swelling Gangrene Ulcer Location Ulcer Border Hair Loss Restless Legs Pedal Pulses Numbness/Paresthesias nocturnal, at rest at rest** elevation improve yes no mid calf to ankle pink, white yes yes normal can occur daytime - with activity with activity dependent position worsen no yes distal to ankle black yes no diminished can occur *PAD: Peripheral Arterial Disease **Exception: venous claudication: leg pain with activity due to severe venous congestion. Cardiovascular surgeon Vein Specialist

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