Prescribe moderate intensity statin (prefer high-intensity if multiple risk factors or age 50-75)
Indication: Age 40-75 with DM and LDL >70
Moderate intensity statins: Atorvastatin 10, 20mg Rosuvastatin 5, 10 mg Simvastatin 20-40mg Pravastatin 40, 80mg Calculate 10-year ASCVD risk (link in menu) Follow up Lipid panel in 4-12 weeks Goal LDL reduction: Moderate intensity statin: >30% |
High intensity statins: Atorvastatin 40 mg Atorvastatin 80 mg Rosuvastatin 20 mg Rosuvastatin 40mg Follow up Lipid panel in 4-12 weeks Goal LDL reduction: High intensity statin: >50% |