Question

A 66-year-old post-PCI patient returns at 8 months with minor stroke/TIA history. Which lipid target/intensification is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Aim LDL-C <70 mg/dL; add ezetimibe if >=70 on maximally tolerated statin

Answer

LDL-C <100 mg/dL is adequate

Answer

No further lipid therapy

Answer

Niacin add-on

Answer

Fibrate add-on

Practice question

A 66-year-old post-PCI patient returns at 8 months with minor stroke/TIA history. Which lipid target/intensification is indicated?