Question

A 58-year-old man with stable coronary artery disease and prior MI (2 years ago) is on moderate-intensity statin with LDL-C 92 mg/dL. Which lipid strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Escalate to high-intensity statin to reduce LDL-C by ≥50%

Answer

Continue current statin; LDL goal is <100 mg/dL

Answer

Switch to ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

Discontinue statin after 2 years post-MI if asymptomatic

Answer

Start PCSK9 inhibitor monotherapy immediately

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with stable coronary artery disease and prior MI (2 years ago) is on moderate-intensity statin with LDL-C 92 mg/dL. Which lipid strategy is recommended?