Question

A 60-year-old smoker with PAD and claudication asks about smoking cessation. Which statement aligns with guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation is essential and reduces MACE and limb events

Answer

Smoking reduction alone is sufficient

Answer

E-cigarettes are recommended first-line

Answer

No significant benefit of cessation on PAD outcomes

Answer

Cessation after revascularization only

Practice question

A 60-year-old smoker with PAD and claudication asks about smoking cessation. Which statement aligns with guidelines?