Question

A 46-year-old man presents with suspected familial hypercholesterolemia. His lipid profile shows a total cholesterol of 9 mmol/L. There is also a strong family history of premature coronary artery disease. According to NICE, what is the first-line treatment to lower his cardiovascular risk?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity statin therapy

Answer

Fibrate therapy

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Bile acid sequestrants

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Ezetimibe monotherapy

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Lifestyle modifications alone

Practice question

A 46-year-old man presents with suspected familial hypercholesterolemia. His lipid profile shows a total cholesterol of 9 mmol/L. There is also a strong family history of premature coronary artery disease. According to NICE, what is the first-line treatment to lower his cardiovascular risk?