Question

A 56-year-old with T2D and ASCVD risk asks about statin intensity. LDL-C 142 mg/dL. Appropriate statin choice?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity atorvastatin 40-80 mg or rosuvastatin 20-40 mg

Answer

Low-intensity pravastatin 10 mg

Answer

Moderate-intensity atorvastatin 10 mg or simvastatin 20 mg

Answer

Ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor monotherapy

Practice question

A 56-year-old with T2D and ASCVD risk asks about statin intensity. LDL-C 142 mg/dL. Appropriate statin choice?