Intermittent claudication, characterized by leg pain during exercise that is relieved by rest, is the most common symptom of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). This occurs due to insufficient blood flow to the muscles during activity. While chest pain can be associated with other cardiovascular conditions, it is not typical of PVD. Shortness of breath is more commonly associated with heart or lung conditions. Numbness in extremities can occur in advanced PVD but is not the most common presenting symptom.
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