Question

A 73-year-old woman with ASCVD and diabetes is on high-intensity statin; LDL 68 mg/dL. Triglycerides 220 mg/dL fasting. Which nonstatin may be considered for CV risk reduction?

Accepted Answer

Icosapent ethyl (EPA) for persistent TG elevation despite statin

Answer

Fenofibrate for all

Answer

Niacin added to statin

Answer

No additional therapy possible

Answer

Ezetimibe for triglycerides

Practice question

A 73-year-old woman with ASCVD and diabetes is on high-intensity statin; LDL 68 mg/dL. Triglycerides 220 mg/dL fasting. Which nonstatin may be considered for CV risk reduction?