Question

A 58-year-old man with newly diagnosed TIA 1 week ago is discharged on clopidogrel 75 mg daily. He asks about statins. Most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Offer high-intensity statin (e.g., atorvastatin 80 mg) for secondary prevention

Answer

No statin needed if LDL <3.0 mmol/L

Answer

Start simvastatin 10 mg

Answer

Ezetimibe only

Answer

Fish oil supplements only

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with newly diagnosed TIA 1 week ago is discharged on clopidogrel 75 mg daily. He asks about statins. Most appropriate?