Question

A 76-year-old with NSTEMI and LDL-C 84 mg/dL on maximally tolerated statin asks about targets. Which approach is guideline-concordant?

Accepted Answer

Add ezetimibe or PCSK9 inhibitor to achieve LDL-C <70 mg/dL (or lower)

Answer

No additional therapy since LDL <100 mg/dL

Answer

Switch to fibrate

Answer

Add niacin

Answer

Use omega-3 fatty acids for LDL lowering

Practice question

A 76-year-old with NSTEMI and LDL-C 84 mg/dL on maximally tolerated statin asks about targets. Which approach is guideline-concordant?