A 68-year-old man with hypertension and smoking history presents with exertional calf pain relieved by rest. Examination shows diminished pedal pulses...

Question

A 68-year-old man with hypertension and smoking history presents with exertional calf pain relieved by rest. Examination shows diminished pedal pulses. According to Canadian cardiovascular guidelines, what is a key first-line management strategy?

Accepted Answer

Start high-intensity statin and antiplatelet therapy, and encourage supervised exercise

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Advise complete bed rest

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Prescribe long-term opioids for pain control

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Reassure him and avoid pharmacotherapy

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Delay management until ulcers develop

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Peripheral arterial disease

A 68-year-old man with hypertension and smoking history presents with exertional calf pain relieved by rest. Examination shows diminished pedal pulses. According to Canadian cardiovascular guidelines, what is a key first-line management strategy?