A 65-year-old man with claudication is diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). According to NICE guidelines, which of the following interven...

Question

A 65-year-old man with claudication is diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). According to NICE guidelines, which of the following interventions is recommended first-line to improve symptoms and reduce cardiovascular risk?

Accepted Answer

Supervised exercise programme

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Vascular surgery referral

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Angioplasty and stenting

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Cilostazol therapy

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Compression stockings

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Peripheral arterial disease

A 65-year-old man with claudication is diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). According to NICE guidelines, which of the following interventions is recommended first-line to improve symptoms and reduce cardiovascular risk?