A 69-year-old with lipid panel LDL 76 mg/dL after MI is on atorvastatin 80 mg. Which goal-driven step aligns with guidelines?...

Question

A 69-year-old with lipid panel LDL 76 mg/dL after MI is on atorvastatin 80 mg. Which goal-driven step aligns with guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Add ezetimibe since LDL >=70 not achieved

Answer

No change; LDL

Answer

Add PCSK9 inhibitor immediately

Answer

Switch to moderate-intensity statin

Answer

Stop statin to reassess

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Hyperlipidemia