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Post-MI secondary prevention — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 61-year-old man asks why atorvastatin 80 mg daily has been started after a myocardial infarction, despite his cholesterol being near target. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: A — Explain it reduces future cardiovascular risk after myocardial infarction

High-intensity statin therapy is used for secondary prevention after myocardial infarction because it reduces future cardiovascular events. Treatment is based on overall cardiovascular risk, not solely a single cholesterol result. It should not be stopped simply because cholesterol improves. Statins do not relieve acute chest pain or prevent aspirin-related bleeding.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF