A 70-year-old with stable angina and LDL 78 mg/dL on high-intensity statin asks about further LDL lowering due to recurrent events. Next step per ACC?...

Question

A 70-year-old with stable angina and LDL 78 mg/dL on high-intensity statin asks about further LDL lowering due to recurrent events. Next step per ACC?

Accepted Answer

Ezetimibe add-on

Answer

Niacin

Answer

Fenofibrate

Answer

Bile acid sequestrant as first add-on

Answer

No change

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Lipid Management

A 70-year-old with stable angina and LDL 78 mg/dL on high-intensity statin asks about further LDL lowering due to recurrent events. Next step per ACC?