Question

A 62-year-old man presents with symptomatic PAD (ABI 0.72). Which antithrombotic strategy is guideline-supported for symptomatic PAD without high bleeding risk?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose rivaroxaban 2.5 mg BID plus aspirin if low bleeding risk

Answer

Aspirin alone only

Answer

Clopidogrel alone is preferred over aspirin

Answer

Dual antiplatelet indefinitely

Answer

Warfarin with target INR 2.0-3.0

Practice question

A 62-year-old man presents with symptomatic PAD (ABI 0.72). Which antithrombotic strategy is guideline-supported for symptomatic PAD without high bleeding risk?