Question

A 65-year-old woman with BMI 31 and A1C 7.1% on metformin has no ASCVD, HF, or CKD. BP 128/78, LDL 96 mg/dL. Which preventive strategy is indicated today?

Accepted Answer

Start moderate-intensity statin

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Start high-intensity statin

Answer

Start PCSK9 inhibitor

Answer

No lipid therapy needed

Practice question

A 65-year-old woman with BMI 31 and A1C 7.1% on metformin has no ASCVD, HF, or CKD. BP 128/78, LDL 96 mg/dL. Which preventive strategy is indicated today?