Table 1.

VascuQol 6 items

1 Because of the poor circulation in my legs, the range of activities that I would have liked to do in the past two weeks has been.... (1 severely limited-4 Not at all limited)

2. During the past two weeks, my legs felt tired or weak.... (1 All of the time-4 None of the time)

3 During the past two weeks, because of the poor circulation in my legs, my ability to walk has been.... (1 Extremely limited-4 Not at all limited)

4 During the past two weeks, I have been concerned about having poor circulation in my legs.... (1 All of the time-4 None of the time)

5 During the past two weeks, because of the poor circulation in my legs, my ability to participate in social activities has been.... (1 Totally limited- 4 Not at all limited)

6 During the past two weeks, when I have had pain in the leg (or foot) it has given me.... (1 A great deal of discomfort or distress-4 No discomfort or distress)