Question

A 45-year-old without ASCVD has LDL-C 212 mg/dL, normal LFTs, and no secondary causes. What is the best initial lipid-lowering therapy?

Accepted Answer

Start high-intensity statin therapy

Answer

Start moderate-intensity statin therapy

Answer

Start ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

Start PCSK9 inhibitor monotherapy

Answer

Lifestyle therapy alone for 3 months then reassess

Practice question

A 45-year-old without ASCVD has LDL-C 212 mg/dL, normal LFTs, and no secondary causes. What is the best initial lipid-lowering therapy?