Question

A 62-year-old man with well-controlled hypertension and LDL-cholesterol 4.0 mmol/L has a 5-year absolute CVD risk of 8% (intermediate) using the AusCVD calculator. According to the 2023 Australian CVD risk guideline, what is the recommended approach to lipid-lowering therapy?

Accepted Answer

Consider lipid-lowering therapy after discussing risks and benefits with the patient

Answer

Do not offer lipid-lowering therapy at this risk level

Answer

Start high-intensity statin therapy in all intermediate-risk patients

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Use lifestyle measures only and repeat risk in 10 years

Answer

Start ezetimibe monotherapy

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with well-controlled hypertension and LDL-cholesterol 4.0 mmol/L has a 5-year absolute CVD risk of 8% (intermediate) using the AusCVD calculator. According to the 2023 Australian CVD risk guideline, what is the recommended approach to lipid-lowering therapy?