Question

A 60-year-old man with no prior CVD has a total cholesterol of 6.5 mmol/L, HDL cholesterol 0.9 mmol/L and blood pressure 140/88 mmHg. He is a non-smoker with no diabetes. His 5-year absolute CVD risk is calculated at 14%. What is the most appropriate lipid-lowering strategy?

Accepted Answer

Commence high-intensity atorvastatin 40-80 mg daily

Answer

Lifestyle modification only with review in 2 years

Answer

Commence low-dose simvastatin 10 mg nightly

Answer

Commence fenofibrate monotherapy

Answer

Commence ezetimibe monotherapy

Practice question

A 60-year-old man with no prior CVD has a total cholesterol of 6.5 mmol/L, HDL cholesterol 0.9 mmol/L and blood pressure 140/88 mmHg. He is a non-smoker with no diabetes. His 5-year absolute CVD risk is calculated at 14%. What is the most appropriate lipid-lowering strategy?