Question

A 40-year-old presenting with chest pain is found to have hypercholesterolaemia. The GP prescribes a statin to prevent future cardiovascular events. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

B. Secondary prevention

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A. Primary prevention

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C. Tertiary prevention

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D. Screening program

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E. Quaternary prevention

Practice question

A 40-year-old presenting with chest pain is found to have hypercholesterolaemia. The GP prescribes a statin to prevent future cardiovascular events. This is an example of: