A patient presents with claudication symptoms and diminished pulses. Which of the following is consistent with chronic arterial insufficiency?
A) Pallor of the foot when raised to 60 degrees for one minute
B) Return of color to the skin within 5 seconds of allowing legs to dangle
C) Filling of the veins of the ankles within 10 seconds of allowing the legs to dangle
D) Hyperpigmentation of the skin
A) Pallor of the foot when raised to 60 degrees for one minute
Pallor of the soles after one minute of elevation is a reliable sign of arterial insufficiency. Return of the color to the skin should occur within 10 seconds of dangling, and the filling of veins should occur within 15 seconds. Hyperpigmentation of the skin is usually seen in venous insufficiency.
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