22nd June 2021

A woman is referred to vascular surgery with intermittent claudication

A woman is referred to vascular surgery with intermittent claudication that has been refractory to exercise therapy and severely impacts her function and quality of life. Duplex ultrasound and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) demonstrate multiple large occlusions in her right superficial femoral and popliteal arteries. There are no signs of critical limb ischaemia. Her cardiovascular risk factors have already been optimised.

Which of the following is the most appropriate management option?

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