When should surgical options for peripheral arterial disease be considered?
A. Immediately after the diagnosis since the prognosis without revascularization is poor
B. After two weeks of pentoxifylline (Trental) therapy
C. Pain is not relieved with rest
D. Pain limits the patient's lifestyle or ulceration occurs
Question 2
An early symptom of peripheral artery disease is
A. Painful cramping of muscles during walking
B. Pain is worse when the legs are dependent below the level of the heart
C. Pain intensifies after vigorous walking is stopped
D. Ulceration or gangrene occurs at the sight of minor injury
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