A 67-year-old with CKD G3bA3 and diabetes on ACE inhibitor asks about statins. What is guideline-concordant?...

Question

A 67-year-old with CKD G3bA3 and diabetes on ACE inhibitor asks about statins. What is guideline-concordant?

Accepted Answer

Initiate statin regardless of baseline LDL for adults >=50 with CKD not on dialysis

Answer

No statin if LDL

Answer

Statin only if ASCVD present

Answer

Avoid statins in CKD

Answer

Use PCSK9 inhibitor first

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CKD Cardiovascular Risk