A 55-year-old with LDL-C 212 mg/dL, no ASCVD, A1C 5.4%, BP 124/78. Best lipid strategy?...

Question

A 55-year-old with LDL-C 212 mg/dL, no ASCVD, A1C 5.4%, BP 124/78. Best lipid strategy?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity statin regardless of calculated risk

Answer

Lifestyle changes only and recheck in 12 months

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Moderate-intensity statin

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Ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor monotherapy first-line

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