Your patient relates being able to walk for about 15 feet and then experiences severe pain in his posterior lower leg (calf).He is unable to use his exercise bike or stand still for more than 1 minute without having the same pain.The most likely explanation is:

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Intermittent claudication is a symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) which causes pain, cramping, or fatigue in the muscles of the legs while walking or exercising. The pain occurs due to decreased blood flow and oxygen supply to the affected muscle. Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin due to low oxygen levels, palpitations are abnormal heart rhythms, and syncope is fainting or loss of consciousness, none of which are related to the described symptoms.

Your Patient Relates Being Able to Walk for About 15