A 44-year-old man with LDL-C 205 mg/dL and no ASCVD presents for lipid management. What is the best next step?...

Question

A 44-year-old man with LDL-C 205 mg/dL and no ASCVD presents for lipid management. What is the best next step?

Accepted Answer

Start high-intensity statin therapy regardless of risk calculator

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Start moderate-intensity statin and recheck in 6 months

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Begin ezetimibe monotherapy because LDL-C >190 mg/dL

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Order coronary artery calcium score to decide on therapy

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Lifestyle only and re-evaluate in 1 year

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Hyperlipidemia