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Mayo Clinic Q and A:  Leg pain? It may be your arteries

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m 52 years old and enjoy long walks with my husband and our dog. I recently started to experience pain in my left calf during our walks. The leg pain goes away when I rest. Because I have a history of high blood pressure, I went to see my primary care physician and was diagnosed with peripheral artery disease. What is this condition, and what treatments are available? Will I need surgery? ANSWER: Peripheral…

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