Question

A 76-year-old woman with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and exertional calf pain asks for a medication to improve walking distance. Her ejection fraction (EF) is 30%. Which is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Cilostazol is contraindicated; prescribe supervised exercise

Answer

Cilostazol 100 mg twice daily

Answer

Pentoxifylline 400 mg three times daily

Answer

Exercise therapy only; avoid medication

Answer

Increase aspirin to 325 mg

Practice question

A 76-year-old woman with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and exertional calf pain asks for a medication to improve walking distance. Her ejection fraction (EF) is 30%. Which is appropriate?