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

Answer

Vascular surgery referral

Answer

Angioplasty and stenting

Answer

Cilostazol therapy

Answer

Compression stockings

Practice 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?