A 51-year-old woman with hypertension and ASCVD risk 8% asks about statins. What should be discussed?...

Question

A 51-year-old woman with hypertension and ASCVD risk 8% asks about statins. What should be discussed?

Accepted Answer

Do not offer statin unless risk >=15%

Answer

High-intensity statin is mandatory at >=7.5%

Answer

Selective offering of a moderate-intensity statin after discussion of benefits/harms

Answer

Aspirin is preferred over statin

Answer

CAC required before any statin

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Primary Prevention-Statins