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A 55-year-old man presents with a 3-month history of progressive exertional calf pain that resolves with rest. He has a 35-pack-year smoking history and type 2 diabetes. Examination reveals diminished dorsalis pedis pulses and an ankle-brachial index of 0.6 on the right. What is the most appropriate first-line management?

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