A 66-year-old with ASCVD and LDL 78 mg/dL on high-intensity statin asks about PCSK9. What threshold supports addition?...

Question

A 66-year-old with ASCVD and LDL 78 mg/dL on high-intensity statin asks about PCSK9. What threshold supports addition?

Accepted Answer

LDL-C >=70 mg/dL despite maximally tolerated statin +/- ezetimibe

Answer

LDL-C

Answer

Any LDL-C level qualifies

Answer

Use PCSK9 before ezetimibe

Answer

Use only if triglycerides >500

us-abim MCQ (SBA): ASCVD-PCSK9 Threshold