Question

A 73-year-old with PAD and critical limb ischemia undergoes angioplasty. What additional medical therapy reduces adverse limb events?

Accepted Answer

Add low-dose rivaroxaban 2.5 mg BID with aspirin (if bleeding risk acceptable)

Answer

Add ticagrelor for life

Answer

Stop all antithrombotics after 2 weeks

Answer

Add warfarin and stop aspirin

Answer

Add prasugrel regardless of stent type

Practice question

A 73-year-old with PAD and critical limb ischemia undergoes angioplasty. What additional medical therapy reduces adverse limb events?