Question

A 67-year-old male with painful calves on exertion is diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease. According to NICE, which medication is specifically recommended to improve symptoms of intermittent claudication?

Accepted Answer

Naftidrofuryl oxalate

Answer

Beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol)

Answer

High-intensity statin therapy

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

Clopidogrel alone

Practice question

A 67-year-old male with painful calves on exertion is diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease. According to NICE, which medication is specifically recommended to improve symptoms of intermittent claudication?