Question

A 72-year-old man with a history of myocardial infarction presents for secondary prevention review. He is on aspirin, atorvastatin and ramipril but continues to smoke. What is the single most effective intervention for reducing his cardiovascular risk further?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation support including pharmacotherapy

Answer

Adding ezetimibe

Answer

Switching aspirin to clopidogrel

Answer

Adding a beta blocker

Answer

Adding a fibrate

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with a history of myocardial infarction presents for secondary prevention review. He is on aspirin, atorvastatin and ramipril but continues to smoke. What is the single most effective intervention for reducing his cardiovascular risk further?