A 62-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia has a fasting lipid profile showing LDL-C 2.0 mmol/L while on high-intensity statin therapy af...

Question

A 62-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia has a fasting lipid profile showing LDL-C 2.0 mmol/L while on high-intensity statin therapy after a myocardial infarction 6 months ago. According to CCS dyslipidaemia guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Add ezetimibe to further lower LDL-C

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No change; LDL-C is acceptable for secondary prevention

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Reduce statin dose to avoid low LDL-C

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Switch to fenofibrate monotherapy

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Stop statin therapy after 1 year

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Lipid management post-MI

A 62-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia has a fasting lipid profile showing LDL-C 2.0 mmol/L while on high-intensity statin therapy after a myocardial infarction 6 months ago. According to CCS dyslipidaemia guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step?