A 62-year-old with stable CAD and LDL-C 58 mg/dL on high-intensity statin asks about stopping statin. Recommendation?...

Question

A 62-year-old with stable CAD and LDL-C 58 mg/dL on high-intensity statin asks about stopping statin. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Continue high-intensity statin for secondary prevention

Answer

Stop statin due to low LDL

Answer

Switch to niacin

Answer

Reduce to moderate-intensity routinely

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor is required

us-abim MCQ (SBA): ASCVD-Continue Statin