A patient who is hospitalized for a myocardial infarction has a low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level (LDL-C) of 170 mg/dL. The patient has been on low-dose statin therapy prior to the myocardial infarction. Which plan of treatment is the health care provider most likely to prescribe? A PCSK9 inhibitor for a 20% reduction in LDL-C levels Ezetimibe therapy for a 30% reduction in LDL-C levels High-dose statin therapy for 50% reduction in LDL-C levels Continued statin dose therapy without an additional LDL-C reduction
[Verified Answer]: A patient who is hospitalized for a…
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