Question

A 52-year-old with ASCVD on high-intensity statin has LDL-C 74 mg/dL. He asks if targets exist. What do US guidelines emphasize?

Accepted Answer

% reduction and threshold-based add-on (e.g., <70 mg/dL in ASCVD)

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Fixed LDL target 50 mg/dL for all

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Triglyceride target only

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Total cholesterol target only

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No guidance

Practice question

A 52-year-old with ASCVD on high-intensity statin has LDL-C 74 mg/dL. He asks if targets exist. What do US guidelines emphasize?