A 48-year-old with dyslipidemia and diabetes (no ASCVD) asks about statin intensity. What do ACC/AHA lipid guidelines recommend?...

Question

A 48-year-old with dyslipidemia and diabetes (no ASCVD) asks about statin intensity. What do ACC/AHA lipid guidelines recommend?

Accepted Answer

At least moderate-intensity statin for adults 40-75 with diabetes

Answer

No statin unless LDL >= 190 mg/dL

Answer

High-intensity only if age >65

Answer

Ezetimibe monotherapy first-line

Answer

Fibrate first-line

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Dyslipidemia (Primary Prevention)