A 58-year-old man with newly diagnosed TIA 1 week ago is discharged on clopidogrel 75 mg daily. He asks about statins. Most appropriate?...

Question

A 58-year-old man with newly diagnosed TIA 1 week ago is discharged on clopidogrel 75 mg daily. He asks about statins. Most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Offer high-intensity statin (e.g., atorvastatin 80 mg) for secondary prevention

Answer

No statin needed if LDL

Answer

Start simvastatin 10 mg

Answer

Ezetimibe only

Answer

Fish oil supplements only

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): TIA – lipid management