A 75-year-old patient complains of pain and paresthesias in the right foot that worsens with exercise and is relieved by rest. On physical examination, you note pallor of the right foot, capillary refill of 4 seconds in the right foot, +1 dorsalis pedis pulse in the right foot, and +2 pulse in left foot. Which of the following is a likely cause of the signs and symptoms?

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The symptoms of pain and paresthesias in the foot that worsen with exercise and are relieved by rest, along with physical findings of pallor, delayed capillary refill, and reduced pulse strength in the affected foot, are indicative of arterial insufficiency. These findings suggest compromised arterial blood flow to the affected limb.

A 75-Year-Old Patient Complains of Pain and Paresthesias in the Right