You are a student in the vascular surgery clinic. You are asked to perform a physical examination on a patient with known peripheral vascular disease in the legs. Which of the following aspects is important to note when you perform your examination?

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This is an important aspect to note in physical examination. Swelling in the legs, cyanosis, and lack of appropriate hair growth are all signs of peripheral vascular disease.

You Are a Student in the Vascular Surgery Clinic