Question

A 49-year-old with no ASCVD, LDL 120 mg/dL, BP 138/86, smokes, 10-year ASCVD risk 12%. Best primary prevention approach regarding statins?

Accepted Answer

Moderate-intensity statin recommended

Answer

No statin unless LDL >=190 mg/dL

Answer

Start high-intensity statin for all with risk >=7.5%

Answer

Aspirin plus low-intensity statin

Answer

Statin only if CAC >100

Practice question

A 49-year-old with no ASCVD, LDL 120 mg/dL, BP 138/86, smokes, 10-year ASCVD risk 12%. Best primary prevention approach regarding statins?