Question

A 65-year-old man with chronic stable angina and LDL 84 mg/dL on high-intensity statin asks about further reduction. He has diabetes and prior MI. LDL goal per consensus pathways?

Accepted Answer

<70 mg/dL; consider ezetimibe/PCSK9 if above threshold

Answer

<100 mg/dL is sufficient

Answer

No goal-based approach recommended

Answer

<55 mg/dL not evidence-based

Answer

Stop therapy if LDL <100

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with chronic stable angina and LDL 84 mg/dL on high-intensity statin asks about further reduction. He has diabetes and prior MI. LDL goal per consensus pathways?