A 61-year-old with ASCVD and LDL 78 mg/dL on high-intensity statin asks if more therapy is needed. What threshold triggers add-on?...

Question

A 61-year-old with ASCVD and LDL 78 mg/dL on high-intensity statin asks if more therapy is needed. What threshold triggers add-on?

Accepted Answer

LDL >= 70 mg/dL in very high-risk ASCVD

Answer

LDL >= 100 mg/dL

Answer

LDL >= 130 mg/dL

Answer

No add-on if

Answer

Only if TG > 500 mg/dL

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Hyperlipidemia