Question

A 64-year-old with chronic stable angina and LDL 74 mg/dL on high-intensity statin has triglycerides 280 mg/dL. What is the recommended next step for ASCVD risk reduction?

Accepted Answer

Consider icosapent ethyl if triglycerides remain ≥150 mg/dL despite statin

Answer

Add niacin for all

Answer

Stop statin; switch to fibrate

Answer

No further lipid therapy can help

Answer

Start high-dose omega-3 mixtures indiscriminately

Practice question

A 64-year-old with chronic stable angina and LDL 74 mg/dL on high-intensity statin has triglycerides 280 mg/dL. What is the recommended next step for ASCVD risk reduction?