Question

A 49-year-old smoker with BMI 31 kg/m² and normal lipids asks about statins. 10-year ASCVD risk is 7.8% with hypertension. USPSTF recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Initiate statin therapy selectively after shared decision-making

Answer

Statin is mandatory for all ≥5% risk

Answer

No statin until risk ≥15%

Answer

Aspirin instead of statin

Answer

High-intensity statin required

Practice question

A 49-year-old smoker with BMI 31 kg/m² and normal lipids asks about statins. 10-year ASCVD risk is 7.8% with hypertension. USPSTF recommendation?