Question

A 66-year-old woman with T2D and ASCVD is on metformin and high-intensity statin. BP 130/72. LDL 68 mg/dL. Next preventive therapy for ASCVD risk reduction per ADA?

Accepted Answer

GLP-1 receptor agonist with CV benefit

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor

Answer

Icosapent ethyl

Answer

ACE inhibitor/ARB for kidney protection regardless of albuminuria

Answer

Ezetimibe

Practice question

A 66-year-old woman with T2D and ASCVD is on metformin and high-intensity statin. BP 130/72. LDL 68 mg/dL. Next preventive therapy for ASCVD risk reduction per ADA?