A 72-year-old woman with prior TIA and LDL 108 mg/dL is on high-intensity statin. What is next step to reach LDL reduction goals?...

Question

A 72-year-old woman with prior TIA and LDL 108 mg/dL is on high-intensity statin. What is next step to reach LDL reduction goals?

Accepted Answer

Add ezetimibe if LDL-C remains ≥70 mg/dL on maximally tolerated statin

Answer

No further therapy needed

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Switch to low-intensity statin

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Add niacin

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Add fibrate

us-abim MCQ (SBA): ASCVD Lipid Management