A 70-year-old with TIA and carotid atherosclerosis asks about statin intensity. LDL-C 88 mg/dL. Best recommendation?...

Question

A 70-year-old with TIA and carotid atherosclerosis asks about statin intensity. LDL-C 88 mg/dL. Best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity statin to target LDL-C

Answer

Moderate-intensity statin

Answer

Stop statin due to age

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Ezetimibe alone

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PCSK9 inhibitor alone

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Lipid Therapy after TIA