Question

A 61-year-old smoker with PAD has claudication. On appropriate medical therapy and supervised exercise. Persistent lifestyle-limiting symptoms. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Consider cilostazol if no heart failure

Answer

Start β‑blocker to improve walking distance

Answer

Immediate bypass surgery for all

Answer

No further therapy possible

Answer

Full‑dose rivaroxaban monotherapy

Practice question

A 61-year-old smoker with PAD has claudication. On appropriate medical therapy and supervised exercise. Persistent lifestyle-limiting symptoms. Next step?