A 68-year-old with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (ABI 0.65) post-lower extremity revascularization asks about antithrombotic therapy to lower ...

Question

A 68-year-old with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (ABI 0.65) post-lower extremity revascularization asks about antithrombotic therapy to lower MACE/MALE. Best choice?

Accepted Answer

Rivaroxaban 2.5 mg BID plus aspirin

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

Clopidogrel alone

Answer

Full-dose rivaroxaban 20 mg daily

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 12 months

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Peripheral Artery Disease

A 68-year-old with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (ABI 0.65) post-lower extremity revascularization asks about antithrombotic therapy to lower MACE/MALE. Best choice?