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Peripheral arterial disease — PARA MCQ

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ModerateGeneral Medicine - Vascular medicinePeripheral arterial diseasePARA

A 61-year-old man has exertional calf pain relieved by rest. Femoral pulses are present but dorsalis pedis pulses are reduced. Ankle-brachial pressure index is 0.62. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: B — Peripheral arterial disease

Exertional calf claudication with reduced distal pulses and low ABPI indicates peripheral arterial disease.

Reference: NICE CG147: Peripheral arterial disease