Question

Mr. L, 70 years old si sent to hospital after visiting his physician with increasing painful muscle cramps after ambulating. He also hast rest pain and a non-healing ulcer of the big toe on the right foot. He lives alone and his medical history is significant for hypertension. Dx: Peripheral artery disease VS q4h I&O Pedal pulse check q4h Bed.

Answer 1

I will suggest to do some physical exercise to Mr L, this will improve his condition

Exercise has been shown to increase the walking time of patients with claudication by 15 sec.

Aspirin reduces risk of serious vascular events in patients with PVD, with doses of 75 to 150 mg being as effective as higher doses.

Patients with PVD and hypercholesterolemia should be treated with appropriate dietary modification and lipid-lowering agents, as needed.

Aggressive blood pressure reduction should be pursued in patients with PVD.