A 67-year-old male with painful calves on exertion is diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease. According to NICE, which medication is specifically ...

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)

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High-intensity statin therapy

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Aspirin alone

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Clopidogrel alone

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Peripheral arterial disease

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?