Question

A 45-year-old woman attends a routine visit. She has no significant past medical history, is a non-smoker, and has normal blood pressure. She asks about cholesterol screening. According to CCS dyslipidaemia guidelines, what is the recommended approach?

Accepted Answer

Screen all adults starting at age 40 with a fasting lipid profile

Answer

No lipid screening is recommended until age 65 in low-risk women

Answer

Screen only if there is a family history of premature cardiovascular disease

Answer

Screen only if BMI >= 35 kg/m²

Answer

Use ApoB only, as LDL-C is no longer recommended

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman attends a routine visit. She has no significant past medical history, is a non-smoker, and has normal blood pressure. She asks about cholesterol screening. According to CCS dyslipidaemia guidelines, what is the recommended approach?