Question

A 55-year-old man with chronic kidney disease, hypertension and a 5-year absolute CVD risk of 18% asks about statin therapy. According to Australian guidelines, which statement best reflects the role of statins in primary prevention at this risk level?

Accepted Answer

Statins reduce CVD events and are recommended for high-risk patients like him

Answer

Statins are not indicated until he has a cardiovascular event

Answer

Statins should be avoided in CKD

Answer

Only fibrates are recommended in high-risk primary prevention

Answer

Statins are only indicated if LDL-cholesterol exceeds 5.0 mmol/L

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with chronic kidney disease, hypertension and a 5-year absolute CVD risk of 18% asks about statin therapy. According to Australian guidelines, which statement best reflects the role of statins in primary prevention at this risk level?