A 45-year-old has LDL-C 210 mg/dL with no secondary causes. Which therapy is indicated?...

Question

A 45-year-old has LDL-C 210 mg/dL with no secondary causes. Which therapy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Lifestyle measures only with repeat lipids in 6 months

Answer

Start ezetimibe monotherapy

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Start PCSK9 inhibitor monotherapy

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Start moderate-intensity statin (simvastatin 20 mg)

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