Question

A 52-year-old man with hypertension and a 10-year ASCVD risk of 18% has LDL-C 4.1 mmol/L despite diet and exercise. He has no known cardiovascular disease. What is the most appropriate lipid management strategy according to CCS dyslipidaemia guidance?

Accepted Answer

Start high-intensity statin therapy for primary prevention

Answer

Reassure, no statin needed at this level of risk

Answer

Start moderate-intensity statin therapy

Answer

Start fibrate monotherapy

Answer

Start omega-3 supplements only

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with hypertension and a 10-year ASCVD risk of 18% has LDL-C 4.1 mmol/L despite diet and exercise. He has no known cardiovascular disease. What is the most appropriate lipid management strategy according to CCS dyslipidaemia guidance?