A 52-year-old with LDL-C 205 mg/dL and no ASCVD presents for primary prevention. BP and A1c are normal. What is the recommended lipid-lowering strateg...

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A 52-year-old with LDL-C 205 mg/dL and no ASCVD presents for primary prevention. BP and A1c are normal. What is the recommended lipid-lowering strategy?

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High-intensity statin therapy regardless of 10-year risk

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Moderate-intensity statin plus ezetimibe

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Lifestyle modification only; reassess in 1 year

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PCSK9 inhibitor monotherapy

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Bile acid sequestrant monotherapy

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A 52-year-old with LDL-C 205 mg/dL and no ASCVD presents for primary prevention. BP and A1c are normal. What is the recommended lipid-lowering strategy?