A 55-year-old with type 2 diabetes and multiple ASCVD risk factors but no CVD asks about statin intensity. What do ADA Standards recommend?...

Question

A 55-year-old with type 2 diabetes and multiple ASCVD risk factors but no CVD asks about statin intensity. What do ADA Standards recommend?

Accepted Answer

At least moderate-intensity statin for age 40-75; high-intensity if multiple risk factors or 10-year risk high

Answer

No statin until 10-year risk >20%

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Moderate-intensity statin only if LDL >190 mg/dL

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Statin therapy only if CAC >100

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Ezetimibe monotherapy first

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