Question

A 58-year-old man is reviewed following a myocardial infarction 4 weeks ago. He is taking Atorvastatin 80mg ON. His LDL cholesterol is 2.2 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate next step regarding his lipid management?

Accepted Answer

Add Ezetimibe 10mg OD

Answer

Decrease Atorvastatin dose to 40mg ON

Answer

Increase Atorvastatin dose

Answer

No change required, continue Atorvastatin 80mg ON

Answer

Switch Atorvastatin to Simvastatin 40mg ON

Practice question

A 58-year-old man is reviewed following a myocardial infarction 4 weeks ago. He is taking Atorvastatin 80mg ON. His LDL cholesterol is 2.2 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate next step regarding his lipid management?