klaudikasjon
Klaudikasjon, the Norwegian term for intermittent claudication, describes leg pain, cramping, or fatigue that is triggered by walking and relieved by rest. It reflects insufficient blood flow to the leg muscles, most commonly caused by atherosclerotic narrowing of the peripheral arteries, particularly in the femoropopliteal segment.
Patients typically notice reproducible symptoms during physical activity, usually starting in the calf but sometimes in
Diagnosis combines history with objective testing. The ankle–brachial index (ABI) is a standard initial test; an
Management focuses on risk factor modification and symptom relief. Smoking cessation, control of diabetes, hypertension, and
Klaudikasjon indicates underlying peripheral arterial disease and requires systematic evaluation and multidisciplinary management to improve function