Question

A 55-year-old with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, albuminuria (UACR 90 mg/g), and LDL-C 118 mg/dL asks about statins. What is the recommended intensity?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity statin (e.g., atorvastatin 40-80 mg) due to diabetes plus multiple risk enhancers

Answer

No statin if LDL <120 mg/dL

Answer

Lifestyle only given age <65

Answer

Low-intensity statin

Answer

Moderate-intensity statin only

Practice question

A 55-year-old with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, albuminuria (UACR 90 mg/g), and LDL-C 118 mg/dL asks about statins. What is the recommended intensity?