Question

A 41-year-old woman with noncardioembolic ischemic stroke 10 days ago has LDL 146 mg/dL. Best lipid strategy?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity statin (e.g., atorvastatin 80 mg) with LDL goal <70 mg/dL

Answer

Moderate-intensity statin only

Answer

Niacin to raise HDL

Answer

No statin if triglycerides normal

Answer

Ezetimibe monotherapy first-line

Practice question

A 41-year-old woman with noncardioembolic ischemic stroke 10 days ago has LDL 146 mg/dL. Best lipid strategy?