A 64-year-old with new CAD and LDL-C 140 mg/dL starts high-intensity statin. After 8 weeks, LDL-C is 86 mg/dL. Next step to reach guideline threshold?...

Question

A 64-year-old with new CAD and LDL-C 140 mg/dL starts high-intensity statin. After 8 weeks, LDL-C is 86 mg/dL. Next step to reach guideline threshold?

Accepted Answer

Add ezetimibe now

Answer

Switch to moderate-intensity statin

Answer

Add PCSK9 inhibitor immediately

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Stop statin and recheck in 1 year

Answer

No change; LDL-C acceptable

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Lipid Management in ASCVD

A 64-year-old with new CAD and LDL-C 140 mg/dL starts high-intensity statin. After 8 weeks, LDL-C is 86 mg/dL. Next step to reach guideline threshold?