A 60-year-year-old with suspected ACS has ST‑segment depression in V4-V6 and positive troponins. Hemodynamically stable. What is recommended prior to ...

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A 60-year-year-old with suspected ACS has ST‑segment depression in V4-V6 and positive troponins. Hemodynamically stable. What is recommended prior to discharge?

Accepted Answer

Initiate high‑intensity statin regardless of baseline LDL‑C

Answer

Start low‑intensity statin only if LDL‑C >130 mg/dL

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Avoid statins until LDL‑C returns

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Niacin instead of statin

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No lipid therapy is needed

acs – statin therapy MCQ (SBA): Cardiology

A 60-year-year-old with suspected ACS has ST‑segment depression in V4-V6 and positive troponins. Hemodynamically stable. What is recommended prior to discharge?