Question

A 45-year-old with no ASCVD has LDL-C 205 mg/dL on two measurements and normal liver enzymes. What is the most appropriate lipid-lowering strategy?

Accepted Answer

Start high-intensity statin therapy (e.g., atorvastatin 40-80 mg)

Answer

Start moderate-intensity statin therapy

Answer

Add ezetimibe without a statin

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Initiate a PCSK9 inhibitor as monotherapy

Answer

Lifestyle change only for 3 months

Practice question

A 45-year-old with no ASCVD has LDL-C 205 mg/dL on two measurements and normal liver enzymes. What is the most appropriate lipid-lowering strategy?