Question

A 65-year-old man with PAD and diabetes has a foot ulcer with signs of infection. Beyond antibiotics and debridement, which preventive measure is guideline-emphasized?

Accepted Answer

Structured foot care program with off-loading and podiatry follow-up

Answer

Routine chelation therapy

Answer

Vitamin supplementation

Answer

Prophylactic anticoagulation

Answer

No walking

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with PAD and diabetes has a foot ulcer with signs of infection. Beyond antibiotics and debridement, which preventive measure is guideline-emphasized?