Question

A 50-year-old man with obesity and HTN asks about statins. LDL-C 110 mg/dL; 10-year ASCVD risk 14%. No diabetes. Best approach?

Accepted Answer

Moderate-intensity statin for primary prevention

Answer

No statin until LDL-C ≥190 mg/dL

Answer

High-intensity statin mandatory

Answer

Ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor first-line

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with obesity and HTN asks about statins. LDL-C 110 mg/dL; 10-year ASCVD risk 14%. No diabetes. Best approach?