A 45-year-old without ASCVD has LDL-C 205 mg/dL and normal liver enzymes. What is the best next step for lipid management?...

Question

A 45-year-old without ASCVD has LDL-C 205 mg/dL and normal liver enzymes. What is the best next step for lipid management?

Accepted Answer

Start high-intensity statin therapy

Answer

Lifestyle only; repeat lipids in 6 months

Answer

Start ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

Start moderate-intensity statin

Answer

Obtain coronary artery calcium score first

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hyperlipidemia