Question

A 59-year-old with diabetes and CKD (eGFR 52, UACR 220 mg/g) is on ACE inhibitor. Which statin recommendation is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity statin for secondary prevention or moderate-intensity for primary prevention based on risk

Answer

No statin due to CKD

Answer

Statin only if LDL-C >190 mg/dL

Answer

Ezetimibe instead of statin

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor first-line for primary prevention

Practice question

A 59-year-old with diabetes and CKD (eGFR 52, UACR 220 mg/g) is on ACE inhibitor. Which statin recommendation is appropriate?