A 50-year-old presents for preventive care with LDL-C 198 mg/dL, no ASCVD. What lipid therapy is indicated?...

Question

A 50-year-old presents for preventive care with LDL-C 198 mg/dL, no ASCVD. What lipid therapy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity statin regardless of 10-year risk

Answer

Moderate-intensity statin only if ASCVD risk >=7.5%

Answer

Ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor monotherapy

Answer

Lifestyle only; no drug until age 55

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Primary Prevention-Severe Hypercholesterolemia