Question

A 58-year-old man with a prior NSTEMI and PCI presents for follow-up. His LDL-C is 2.3 mmol/L on high-intensity atorvastatin 80 mg daily. According to 2021 CCS dyslipidaemia guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Add ezetimibe to further lower LDL-C

Answer

No change; LDL-C is at goal for secondary prevention

Answer

Stop statin and switch to fenofibrate

Answer

Add niacin to reduce triglycerides

Answer

Switch to low-intensity statin because of age

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with a prior NSTEMI and PCI presents for follow-up. His LDL-C is 2.3 mmol/L on high-intensity atorvastatin 80 mg daily. According to 2021 CCS dyslipidaemia guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step?