A 63-year-old with symptomatic carotid stenosis is started on high-intensity statin. Which additional LDL-lowering is indicated if LDL remains ≥70 mg/...

Question

A 63-year-old with symptomatic carotid stenosis is started on high-intensity statin. Which additional LDL-lowering is indicated if LDL remains ≥70 mg/dL?

Accepted Answer

Add ezetimibe, then consider PCSK9 inhibitor if still ≥70 mg/dL

Answer

No change

Answer

Add niacin

Answer

Cholestyramine first

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Fish oil only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): ASCVD-Lipid Intensification

A 63-year-old with symptomatic carotid stenosis is started on high-intensity statin. Which additional LDL-lowering is indicated if LDL remains ≥70 mg/dL?