What you recommend to reduce risk for cardiovascular events


Problem: 68 y/o male with hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, T2D. Current smoker (20 pack/years). Father had MI at age 58. PE: BP 120/74 mmHg, BMI 28 kg/m2. Labs: LDL-C 135 mg/dL, HDL-C 38 mg/dL, Total-C 198 mg/dL. 10 Year ASCVD Risk: 32%. Meds: Ezetimibe 10 mg daily, lisinopril 20 mg daily, valsartan 160 mg daily. Statin intolerant (multiple statins/doses). Based on the current literature, which of the following would you recommend to reduce risk for cardiovascular events? A. Add inclisiran B. Rechallenge with low-dose statin C. Switch to bempedoic acid/ezetimibe D. Add niacin and/or bile acid sequestrant

 

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