Question

A 65-year-old man with symptomatic PAD and ABI 0.78 wants to know if beta-blockers worsen claudication. What should you advise?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blockers are not contraindicated in stable PAD

Answer

Avoid all beta-blockers in PAD

Answer

Use only nonselective beta-blockers

Answer

Beta-blockers worsen outcomes in PAD

Answer

Discontinue beta-blockers if claudication

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with symptomatic PAD and ABI 0.78 wants to know if beta-blockers worsen claudication. What should you advise?