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intermittent claudication
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intermittent claudication

Cramp-like pain in the legs, usually the calves, occurring during exercise. It is caused by atheroma in the leg arteries restricting the blood supply to the muscles. It is relieved by rest.


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In Japan, the two companies are currently conducting phase II clinical studies of NM-702 for the treatment of intermittent claudication caused by arteriosclerosis obliterans and lumber spinal canal stenosis as well as bronchial asthma.
Two months before admission, after a major flood and exposure to standing water for weeks, an abnormal sensation developed in her right foot, which progressed to pain and intermittent claudication.
Equipment by clinical leader KCI, with models for treatment of peripheral edema, prevention of deep vein thrombosis, management of postoperative edema and pain, intermittent claudication, diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, etc.
 
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