Question

A 62-year-old with CKD G3bA2 and no prior statin therapy asks about lipid management. Best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Start at least a moderate-intensity statin for adults ≥50 with CKD not on dialysis

Answer

No statin due to CKD

Answer

Start high-intensity statin only if LDL ≥190

Answer

Use fibrate monotherapy

Answer

Omega-3 supplements only

Practice question

A 62-year-old with CKD G3bA2 and no prior statin therapy asks about lipid management. Best recommendation?