Who should get a statin

Statins for prevention atherosclerotic disease

Secondary prevention (TIA, CAD, CABG, MI, PAD)

< 75 - high intensity statin 

> 75 moderate intensity statin


Primary prevention (LDL, ASCVD, Diabetes, no diabetes)

LDL > 190 high intensity

age 40-75 ASCVD > 20 high intensity statin

10 year ASCVD < 20 moderate intensity statin

10 year 7.5 - 10 moderate to high intensity













LDL greater than 190

LDL 70-1 90, age greater than 75 balance risk

LDL 70-1 90 diabetes no 10-year ASCVD greater than 20% high intensity

LDL 70-1 90 greater than 75 years ASCVD 7.5 to 20% moderate intensity

LDL 70-1 90 age 40-75 diabetes yes high intensity statin

LDL 70-1 90 age 40-75 diabetes no moderate intensity statin






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