Question

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

Answer

Avoid statins until LDL‑C returns

Answer

Niacin instead of statin

Answer

No lipid therapy is needed

Practice question

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?