The prevalence of intermittent claudication is estimated to be about 4.5 million. How many of these individuals need surgical intervention?

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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.

The Prevalence of Intermittent Claudication Is Estimated to Be About