A 73-year-old with stable CAD, diabetes, and LDL 78 mg/dL on high-intensity statin remains above LDL goal. Next step?...

Question

A 73-year-old with stable CAD, diabetes, and LDL 78 mg/dL on high-intensity statin remains above LDL goal. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Add ezetimibe; consider PCSK9 inhibitor if LDL still >=70 mg/dL

Answer

Switch to moderate-intensity statin

Answer

Stop statin due to age

Answer

Add niacin

Answer

No further therapy needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Dyslipidemia