A 55-year-old woman with long-standing hypertension and diabetes presents with new-onset chest discomfort on exertion. ECG and troponins are normal. H...

Question

A 55-year-old woman with long-standing hypertension and diabetes presents with new-onset chest discomfort on exertion. ECG and troponins are normal. Her estimated 10-year cardiovascular risk is 22 percent. According to CCS dyslipidaemia guidelines, what LDL cholesterol target is recommended for this high-risk patient?

Accepted Answer

Less than 2.0 mmol per litre

Answer

Less than 3.5 mmol per litre

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Less than 3.0 mmol per litre

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Less than 1.3 mmol per litre

Answer

No LDL target is recommended

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Dyslipidaemia in high-risk patient