Question

A 55-year-old with hypertension and LDL-C 155 mg/dL has a 10-year ASCVD risk of 13%. He smokes. Appropriate primary prevention per USPSTF?

Accepted Answer

Start low- to moderate-dose statin therapy

Answer

Advise lifestyle only; no statin at this risk

Answer

High-intensity statin is required for all ≥10% risk

Answer

Start ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily is recommended for all ≥10% risk

Practice question

A 55-year-old with hypertension and LDL-C 155 mg/dL has a 10-year ASCVD risk of 13%. He smokes. Appropriate primary prevention per USPSTF?