Question

A 74-year-old woman with symptomatic claudication has ankle-brachial index (ABI) 0.72. What is the interpretation and initial medical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal ABI consistent with PAD; start high-intensity statin and single antiplatelet

Answer

Normal ABI; reassure and no therapy

Answer

Noncompressible arteries; obtain toe-brachial index

Answer

Borderline ABI; no need for antiplatelet

Answer

Normal ABI; begin cilostazol only

Practice question

A 74-year-old woman with symptomatic claudication has ankle-brachial index (ABI) 0.72. What is the interpretation and initial medical therapy?