Question

A 55-year-old man with hypertension and dyslipidemia has a 10‑year ASCVD risk of 12%. He has no diabetes or ASCVD. According to USPSTF, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Initiate a moderate‑intensity statin

Answer

High‑intensity statin for all with risk ≥10%

Answer

No statin unless CAC >100

Answer

Moderate‑intensity statin selectively if risk 7.5-10%

Answer

Statin only if LDL ≥190 mg/dL

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with hypertension and dyslipidemia has a 10‑year ASCVD risk of 12%. He has no diabetes or ASCVD. According to USPSTF, what is recommended?