Abstract
Single Best Answer Question
A 75-year-old woman presents with troubling bilateral primary varicose veins that have gradually worsened over many years. She is not keen on vascular intervention, preferring conservative management instead. She has a past history of myocardial infarction 6 years ago and hypertension. You feel she might benefit from compression hosiery. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
Assess smoking status Measure the ankle brachial pressure index Prescribe compression bandaging Start antiplatelet therapy Start a trial of diuretic therapy
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