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?AAdvise complete bed restBStart high-intensity statin and antiplatelet therapy, and encourage supervised exerciseCPrescribe long-term opioids for pain controlDReassure him and avoid pharmacotherapyEDelay management until ulcers developCheck my answer