Question

A 65-year-old woman with no ASCVD has LDL 196 mg/dL. She declines statins. Which counseling is accurate?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity statins reduce events substantially and are recommended for LDL ≥190

Answer

Lifestyle alone is sufficient at this LDL

Answer

Ezetimibe monotherapy equals high-intensity statins

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor monotherapy is first-line

Answer

Wait and recheck in a year

Practice question

A 65-year-old woman with no ASCVD has LDL 196 mg/dL. She declines statins. Which counseling is accurate?