Question

A 64-year-old with symptomatic PAD and diabetes asks about smoking cessation. Which counseling aligns with guideline?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation is essential and reduces MACE/MALE; provide pharmacotherapy and counseling

Answer

Smoking has minimal impact on PAD outcomes

Answer

E-cigarettes are guideline-endorsed for PAD

Answer

Only counseling without pharmacotherapy is effective

Answer

Delay cessation until after revascularization

Practice question

A 64-year-old with symptomatic PAD and diabetes asks about smoking cessation. Which counseling aligns with guideline?