Infographic. Exercise for intermittent claudication

Citation

Tew GA, Allen L, Askew CD, Chetter I, Cucato G, Doherty P, Garnham A, Harwood A, Ingle L, Jenkins M, Michaels J, Pittack S, Seenan C & Trender H (2020) Infographic. Exercise for intermittent claudication. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54 (23), pp. 1443-1444. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2019-101930

Abstract
First paragraph: Intermittent claudication (IC) is pain or discomfort in the muscles of the calf, thigh or buttock that occurs during walking and is relieved by rest. It affects 4% of people over 60 years of age and is the most common symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). For people with IC, the goals of treatment are twofold: secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease through management of risk factors (eg, tobacco use, dyslipidaemia, diabetes, hypertension and physical inactivity); improving functional status, with treatment options including exercise training, revascularisation and vasodilator therapy.

Journal
British Journal of Sports Medicine: Volume 54, Issue 23

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