Question

A 28-year-old with no ASCVD has LDL-C 210 mg/dL on two measurements. What is the recommended statin strategy?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity statin regardless of risk

Answer

Lifestyle only; recheck in 6 months

Answer

Low-intensity statin if 10-year risk ≥5%

Answer

Moderate-intensity statin regardless of risk

Answer

Ezetimibe monotherapy initially

Practice question

A 28-year-old with no ASCVD has LDL-C 210 mg/dL on two measurements. What is the recommended statin strategy?