A 55-year-old man with BMI 31 and multiple ASCVD risks has LDL-C 86 mg/dL on high-intensity statin. What add-on is recommended if LDL-C remains ≥70 mg...

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A 55-year-old man with BMI 31 and multiple ASCVD risks has LDL-C 86 mg/dL on high-intensity statin. What add-on is recommended if LDL-C remains ≥70 mg/dL in very high-risk ASCVD?

Accepted Answer

Ezetimibe, then consider PCSK9 inhibitor

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Niacin

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Fibrate

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Omega-3 fatty acids

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Bile acid sequestrant only

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A 55-year-old man with BMI 31 and multiple ASCVD risks has LDL-C 86 mg/dL on high-intensity statin. What add-on is recommended if LDL-C remains ≥70 mg/dL in very high-risk ASCVD?