On the causes and treatment of intermittent claudication. Mendel (Klin. W., 1927, No. 21)

The authors predispose to this disease: Jewish race, belonging to the wealthy classes, male gender, and age over 40 years. Causes: congenital narrowness of the vascular system, neuropathic predisposition, seminal tendency, diabetes, gout, nicotine, syphilis, alcohol, soaking feet, flat feet, etc. The disease is characterized by motor, sensory, and vasomotor disorders.