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 <70 mg/dL; add ezetimibe if needed

Answer

LDL goal <100 mg/dL is sufficient

Answer

No goal needed; statin alone

Answer

Use niacin to raise HDL

Answer

Switch to low-intensity statin due to diabetes

Practice 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?