Question

A 73-year-old with diabetes and albuminuria 350 mg/g has BP 118/70 on ACE inhibitor and SGLT2 inhibitor. Which lipid therapy aligns with secondary prevention after prior MI?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity statin; consider ezetimibe if LDL-C above threshold

Answer

Moderate-intensity statin only

Answer

No statin due to age

Answer

Niacin

Answer

Fibrate only

Practice question

A 73-year-old with diabetes and albuminuria 350 mg/g has BP 118/70 on ACE inhibitor and SGLT2 inhibitor. Which lipid therapy aligns with secondary prevention after prior MI?