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Moderate"USPSTF recommends initiating a statin in adults 40-75 with ≥1 risk factor and a calculated 10‑year risk ≥10%. Universal high-intensity (A) is not USPSTF language. Waiting until ≥20% (B) misses benefit. Ezetimibe (D) and PCSK9 (E) are not first‑line for primary prevention."Cardiology"moderate"

A 45-year-old with dyslipidaemia and 10-year ASCVD risk 12% asks about statins. USPSTF recommends:

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