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A 49‑year‑old man with no prior cardiovascular disease attends for a check‑up. Total cholesterol is 7.1 mmol/L, LDL‑C 4.5 mmol/L, HDL‑C 0.9 mmol/L. Blood pressure is controlled at 130/80 mmHg. Aus CVD 5‑year risk is calculated at 11%. What is the most appropriate lipid management strategy?

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