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Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Prep I

Category - Cardiac

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The prevalence of intermittent claudication is estimated to be about 4.5 million. How many of these individuals need surgical intervention?
  1. A.50%
  2. 30%
  3. 10%
  4. 70%
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Answer: C - The estimated prevalence of intermittent claudication is approximately 4.5 million individuals. It has been estimated that 60% to 70% of individuals with intermittent claudication have persistent symptoms, 20% to 25% symptoms get worse, and 10% require surgical intervention.
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