Sunday, May 27, 2012

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The symptoms you are describing may be caused by poor circulation in your legs, called peripheral vascular disease (PVD).  One of the main tests to diagnose PVD is the ankle brachial index that compares the blood pressure in the legs to the arm.   An index < 1 is concerning for PVD, however if there is severe disease and “stiff” blood vessels in the leg, the ratio may be > 1.3, as in your case.  Go see a vascular surgeon to discuss these issues.
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