Question

A 66-year-old with hypertension and obesity has ASCVD risk 22%. LDL‑C 138 mg/dL. What statin intensity is recommended?

Accepted Answer

High‑intensity statin

Answer

No statin; lifestyle only

Answer

Low‑intensity statin

Answer

Moderate‑intensity statin

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor monotherapy

Practice question

A 66-year-old with hypertension and obesity has ASCVD risk 22%. LDL‑C 138 mg/dL. What statin intensity is recommended?