A 70-year-old with diabetes and CKD G3a A2 on ACEi and SGLT2i has BP 118/70. Which lipid therapy is recommended?...

Question

A 70-year-old with diabetes and CKD G3a A2 on ACEi and SGLT2i has BP 118/70. Which lipid therapy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Statin therapy recommended for adults with diabetes and CKD regardless of baseline LDL

Answer

No statin unless LDL >190

Answer

Statin contraindicated in CKD

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor first-line

Answer

Fibrate monotherapy

"us-abim MCQ (SBA): Lipid Management in CKD