A 58-year-old with hypertension and diabetes asks about starting a statin for primary prevention. Ten-year ASCVD risk is 13% with one risk factor. Rec...

Question

A 58-year-old with hypertension and diabetes asks about starting a statin for primary prevention. Ten-year ASCVD risk is 13% with one risk factor. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Initiate a statin for primary prevention

Answer

Do not start a statin until risk >=20%

Answer

Aspirin instead of statin

Answer

Only lifestyle modification

Answer

Wait until age 65

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Primary Prevention (Statins)

A 58-year-old with hypertension and diabetes asks about starting a statin for primary prevention. Ten-year ASCVD risk is 13% with one risk factor. Recommendation?