Symptoms
Chronic Arterial Insufficiency: Toes,
feet and shin
Chronic Venous Insufficiency: ankles;
over the medial or anterior ankle
Pain
Intermittent Claudication Pain:
if I dangle
my foot the pain gets better if I elevate
the pain gets worse; rest pain, usually
severe; numbness and tingling at rest.
Dull, Achy Pain: If I elevate my foot the
pain gets better, if I dangle my foot the
pain gets worse; heavy legs
Pulses
No Pulse or Weak Pulse; weaker in the
lower extremities, better in upper
extremities
Pulse Present; decreased
Color
Black, Eschar: ulcers
If legs are down redness, elevation
causes pale and cyanosis.
Yellow, Slough, or Ruddy Skin: ulcers
Legs are down pale and cool – elevate
