22nd June 2021

A 70-year-old man attends his GP. He reports that the supervised exercise therapy he has been attending

A 70-year-old man attends his GP. He reports that the supervised exercise therapy he has been attending for the last 3 months has failed to improve the distance he can walk before his calves begin to burn. He is willing to try other treatments, including surgery if necessary.

What is the most appropriate next step? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.