A 62-year-old with ischemic stroke 3 months ago, LDL 140 mg/dL. Which lipid therapy is recommended for secondary prevention?...

Question

A 62-year-old with ischemic stroke 3 months ago, LDL 140 mg/dL. Which lipid therapy is recommended for secondary prevention?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity statin; add ezetimibe if LDL >=70 mg/dL persists

Answer

No statin; start ezetimibe only

Answer

Moderate-intensity statin only

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor monotherapy first-line

Answer

Fish oil supplement

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Ischemic Stroke (lipids)