A 55-year-old with borderline 10-year ASCVD risk (6%) and no diabetes or smoking has LDL-C 112 mg/dL. CAC score is 0. Best management?...

Question

A 55-year-old with borderline 10-year ASCVD risk (6%) and no diabetes or smoking has LDL-C 112 mg/dL. CAC score is 0. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Defer statin and emphasize lifestyle; re-evaluate in 5 years

Answer

Start high-intensity statin now

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Start moderate-intensity statin now

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Start ezetimibe

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Begin aspirin 81 mg for primary prevention

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