A 62-year-old with hyperlipidemia and triglycerides 420 mg/dL (fasting) on statin asks next step. Which is appropriate?...

Question

A 62-year-old with hyperlipidemia and triglycerides 420 mg/dL (fasting) on statin asks next step. Which is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Add icosapent ethyl if ASCVD or high risk after controlling LDL and lifestyle

Answer

Stop statin and use fish oil only

Answer

Start fibrate plus niacin

Answer

No therapy needed

Answer

High-dose omega-3 non-EPA mix in place of statin

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Hypertriglyceridemia (CV Risk)