Question

A 50-year-old with HTN, hyperlipidemia, and family history of premature ASCVD has 10-year ASCVD risk 8%. He is undecided about statins. CAC is 0. According to guideline, statin decision can:

Accepted Answer

Be deferred if CAC = 0 (except smokers, diabetes, strong FH)

Answer

Proceed regardless of CAC = 0

Answer

Use ezetimibe alone when CAC = 0

Answer

Start PCSK9 inhibitor if CAC = 0

Answer

Use aspirin instead of statin

Practice question

A 50-year-old with HTN, hyperlipidemia, and family history of premature ASCVD has 10-year ASCVD risk 8%. He is undecided about statins. CAC is 0. According to guideline, statin decision can: