| Intermittent claudication | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Vascular claudication, claudicatio intermittens |
| Specialty | Cardiology, vascular surgery  |
Intermittent claudication, also known as vascular claudication, is a symptom that describes muscle pain on mild exertion (ache, cramp, numbness or sense of fatigue),[1] classically in the calf muscle, which occurs during exercise, such as walking, and is relieved by a short period of rest. It is classically associated with early-stage peripheral artery disease, and can progress to critical limb ischemia unless treated or risk factors are modified and maintained.
Claudication derives from Latin claudicare 'to limp'.