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Cardiac Subspecialty Certification (CSC) Exam

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Choose the statement below which correctly defines intermittent claudication.
  1. The condition is defined as muscle cramp during physical activity which resolves once activity is stopped
  2. Intermittent claudication arises from occlusion of peripheral arteries
  3. It consists of muscle cramps during night which is severe enough to awake the patient
  4. It consists of joint pain which resolves when the patient starts walking
Explanation
Answer: A - The condition is defined as muscle pain or cramping in appendages triggered by walking and physical activity. Individuals may also experience ischemic rest pain. The condition occurs after physical exertion and consists of pain during physical activity, which resolves once the activity is stopped. The pain most commonly occurs in the calves, thighs, and/or buttocks.
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