A 50-year-old with BMI 34 kg/m² and no ASCVD has LDL‑C 172 mg/dL on no therapy. Optimal statin recommendation?...

Question

A 50-year-old with BMI 34 kg/m² and no ASCVD has LDL‑C 172 mg/dL on no therapy. Optimal statin recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Start high‑intensity statin for LDL‑C ≥190 mg/dL; otherwise consider high‑intensity given LDL‑C near 190 with risk factors

Answer

No statin until LDL‑C ≥200 mg/dL

Answer

Ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

Niacin first‑line

Answer

Omega‑3 fatty acids first‑line

cardiology MCQ (SBA): ACC/AHA Guideline (2018): Management of Blood Cholesterol