Peripheral artery disease Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 75-year-old man comes to the clinic with persistent leg pain with exertion. Three months ago, the patient was found to have an ankle-brachial index of 0.6, and he was started on atorvastatin, chlorthalidone, and aspirin. Since then, the patient has successfully quit smoking and has participated in a supervised exercise therapy program where he has achieved a 10 lb (4.5 kg) weight loss. The pain, characterized by aching in the right thigh and buttock after walking more than 3 blocks, has not improved. The patient’s temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 80/min and regular, respirations are 20/min, blood pressure is 130/75 mmHg, and BMI is 32 kg/m2. Pulses in the right femoral artery are diminished compared to the left. The patient is subsequently prescribed a medication that works via phosphodiesterase inhibition. Which of the following is the most likely medication used to treat this patient’s condition?
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