Question 186 · LEK · Cardiovascular risk and prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Which of the following is the target value of LDL-cholesterol in a patient with a very high risk of cardiovascular death?
- A. below 160 mg/dL.
- B. below 130 mg/dL.
- C. below 100 mg/dL.
- D. below 70 mg/dL.
- E. LDL-cholesterol level is irrelevant in such a patient.
Hint
Very high risk patients have the strictest LDL target; pick the lowest threshold offered.
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