According to the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to ReduceAtherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults, which of the following LDL cholesterol thresholds is an indication for high-intensity statin therapy?

According to the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to ReduceAtherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults, which of the following LDL cholesterol thresholds is an indication for high-intensity statin therapy?
A . ≥ 100 mg/dL
B . ≥ 130 mg/dL
C . ≥ 190 mg/dL
D . ≥ 200 mg/dL
E . ≥ 150 mg/dL

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statin therapy should be used as treatment in adults with primary LDLCC ≥190 mg/dL and age over 21 years. Unless contraindicated, high-intensity statin therapy should be used.