A 66-year-old with symptomatic PAD and no atrial fibrillation asks about antithrombotic therapy. Which is appropriate?...

Question

A 66-year-old with symptomatic PAD and no atrial fibrillation asks about antithrombotic therapy. Which is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

No therapy needed

Answer

Avoid antiplatelets unless stented

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily as single antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for life

Answer

Warfarin INR 2-3

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Peripheral Artery Disease