Question

A 70-year-old man with symptomatic PAD and ABI 0.70 is considering cilostazol. What prerequisite is required?

Accepted Answer

Confirm no heart failure before prescribing cilostazol

Answer

Start cilostazol in all patients regardless of heart status

Answer

Use cilostazol only after revascularization

Answer

Avoid supervised exercise while on cilostazol

Answer

Cilostazol is first-line over antiplatelets

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with symptomatic PAD and ABI 0.70 is considering cilostazol. What prerequisite is required?