Question

A 65-year-old with ASCVD on maximal therapy has LDL-C 64 mg/dL and triglycerides 170 mg/dL. What is the primary lipid focus per guideline?

Accepted Answer

Maintain LDL-C <70 and address lifestyle; consider EPA if TG persist ≥150-499

Answer

Increase HDL with niacin

Answer

Switch to moderate-intensity statin

Answer

Target non-HDL exclusively

Answer

Stop statin

Practice question

A 65-year-old with ASCVD on maximal therapy has LDL-C 64 mg/dL and triglycerides 170 mg/dL. What is the primary lipid focus per guideline?