A 70-year-old with T2DM and ASCVD on high-intensity statin has LDL-C 76 mg/dL. What additional lipid-lowering step is reasonable?...

Question

A 70-year-old with T2DM and ASCVD on high-intensity statin has LDL-C 76 mg/dL. What additional lipid-lowering step is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Add ezetimibe to reach LDL-C

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No change; LDL goal is

Answer

Add niacin

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Stop statin and start fibrate

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Add bile acid sequestrant first

us-abim MCQ (SBA): ASCVD lipid targets