Question

A 55-year-old without ASCVD, LDL-C 130 mg/dL, BP 132/82, A1C 5.6%, and 10-year ASCVD risk 14% asks about statins. Best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Initiate a moderate-intensity statin for primary prevention

Answer

High-intensity statin for all with LDL-C ≥70 mg/dL

Answer

Defer therapy; repeat lipids in 1 year

Answer

Start ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

Omega-3 supplements only

Practice question

A 55-year-old without ASCVD, LDL-C 130 mg/dL, BP 132/82, A1C 5.6%, and 10-year ASCVD risk 14% asks about statins. Best recommendation?