24. In all patients after endovascular or open surgical intervention for claudication, we recommend optimal medical therapy (antiplatelets agents, statins, antihypertensives, control of glycemia, smoking cessation) (Grade 1, Level A).
25. In patients undergoing lower extremity bypass (venous or prosthetic), we suggest treatment with antiplatelet therapy (aspirin, clopidogrel, or aspirin plus clopidogrel) (Grade 2, Level B).
26. In patients undergoing infrainguinal endovascular intervention for claudication, we suggest treatment with aspirin and clopidogrel for at least 30 days (Grade 2, Level B).