A 59-year-old with chronic coronary disease and angina on optimal medical therapy asks about further risk stratification. Which medication class is a ...

Question

A 59-year-old with chronic coronary disease and angina on optimal medical therapy asks about further risk stratification. Which medication class is a cornerstone for secondary prevention regardless of LDL if tolerated?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity statin

Answer

Niacin

Answer

Omega-3 fatty acids

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Bile acid sequestrant alone

Answer

Fibrate

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Chronic Coronary Disease

A 59-year-old with chronic coronary disease and angina on optimal medical therapy asks about further risk stratification. Which medication class is a cornerstone for secondary prevention regardless of LDL if tolerated?