Question

A 60-year-old male with no ASCVD, diabetes, or LDL ≥190 has 10‑year ASCVD risk 12% and controlled BP. What statin recommendation applies?

Accepted Answer

Initiate a statin for primary prevention

Answer

No statin regardless of risk factors

Answer

Statin only if risk ≥20%

Answer

Statin only if CAC >300

Answer

Statin if risk <7.5%

Practice question

A 60-year-old male with no ASCVD, diabetes, or LDL ≥190 has 10‑year ASCVD risk 12% and controlled BP. What statin recommendation applies?