Ankle pressures that fall after exercise and return to baseline in 5 minutes suggest which one of the following?

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Ankle pressures that decrease after exercise and return to baseline within 5 minutes suggest single-segment occlusive disease. This indicates that there is a localized blockage or narrowing in the arteries, but the overall arterial system can compensate relatively quickly after the stress of exercise.

Ankle Pressures That Fall After Exercise and Return to Baseline