A 60-year-old with ASCVD and fasting TG 210 mg/dL on statin with LDL-C at goal asks about additional LDL-lowering with inclisiran. According to ACC 20...

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A 60-year-old with ASCVD and fasting TG 210 mg/dL on statin with LDL-C at goal asks about additional LDL-lowering with inclisiran. According to ACC 2022, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Inclisiran is a small-interfering RNA dosed twice yearly to lower LDL-C

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Inclisiran is an oral daily PCSK9 inhibitor

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Inclisiran raises LDL-C

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Inclisiran is indicated only for triglyceride lowering

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Inclisiran replaces statins

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Dyslipidemia (Inclisiran)

A 60-year-old with ASCVD and fasting TG 210 mg/dL on statin with LDL-C at goal asks about additional LDL-lowering with inclisiran. According to ACC 2022, which statement is correct?