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A 55-year-old man with no history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes or chronic kidney disease attends a periodic health examination. His LDL-C is 3.3 mmol/L, HDL-C 1.0 mmol/L, and total cholesterol 5.6 mmol/L. His blood pressure is 130/80 mm Hg, and he is a non-smoker. His Framingham 10-year cardiovascular risk is calculated at 22%. What is the most appropriate lipid management strategy based on current Canadian dyslipidaemia guidance?

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