Question

A 45-year-old woman with no known cardiovascular disease has an LDL cholesterol of 5.4 mmol/L and non-HDL cholesterol of 6.2 mmol/L. Her 10-year Framingham risk score is 7%. According to CCS dyslipidaemia guidelines, which statement best reflects appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Start a high-intensity statin because LDL >=5.0 mmol/L warrants treatment regardless of calculated risk

Answer

Her risk is low so no lipid-lowering therapy is indicated

Answer

Start ezetimibe monotherapy because her global risk is low

Answer

Use omega-3 supplements and repeat lipids in 1 year

Answer

Defer all therapy until her 10-year cardiovascular risk exceeds 10%

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman with no known cardiovascular disease has an LDL cholesterol of 5.4 mmol/L and non-HDL cholesterol of 6.2 mmol/L. Her 10-year Framingham risk score is 7%. According to CCS dyslipidaemia guidelines, which statement best reflects appropriate management?