A 58-year-old with NSTEMI and diabetes has LDL 92 mg/dL on high-intensity statin. What lipid goal applies for secondary prevention post-MI?...

Question

A 58-year-old with NSTEMI and diabetes has LDL 92 mg/dL on high-intensity statin. What lipid goal applies for secondary prevention post-MI?

Accepted Answer

LDL-C

Answer

LDL goal

Answer

No goal needed; statin alone

Answer

Use niacin to raise HDL

Answer

Switch to low-intensity statin due to diabetes

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Dyslipidemia