A 66-year-old with chronic coronary disease asks about secondary prevention. Which lipid target strategy is recommended?...

Question

A 66-year-old with chronic coronary disease asks about secondary prevention. Which lipid target strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity statin; add ezetimibe/PCSK9 if LDL-C remains >=70 mg/dL

Answer

Moderate-intensity statin only

Answer

Fibrate instead of statin

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Niacin as first-line

Answer

No therapy if baseline LDL 90 mg/dL

us-abim MCQ (SBA): ASCVD-Lipid Lowering