Question

A 63-year-old with TIA is on high-intensity statin. LDL-C remains 88 mg/dL. What lipid target strategy is recommended for secondary prevention?

Accepted Answer

Add ezetimibe to target LDL-C <70 mg/dL

Answer

No further therapy; LDL-C <100 is adequate

Answer

Switch to moderate-intensity statin

Answer

Add niacin for HDL raising

Answer

Stop statin due to age

Practice question

A 63-year-old with TIA is on high-intensity statin. LDL-C remains 88 mg/dL. What lipid target strategy is recommended for secondary prevention?