Question

A 68-year-old with prior stroke (non-cardioembolic) asks about lipid therapy. Per AHA/ASA secondary prevention recommended approach is:

Accepted Answer

No statin if LDL-C <130 mg/dL

Answer

Moderate-intensity statin only

Answer

High-intensity statin to target LDL-C <70 mg/dL

Answer

Ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

High-intensity statin to target LDL-C <70 mg/dL; add ezetimibe/PCSK9 if needed

Practice question

A 68-year-old with prior stroke (non-cardioembolic) asks about lipid therapy. Per AHA/ASA secondary prevention recommended approach is: