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A 58-year-old man with a 10-year ASCVD risk of 14% and no contraindications is starting primary prevention statin therapy. According to the 2018 ACC/AHA cholesterol guideline, which intensity statin is recommended?

Low-intensity statin (e.g., simvastatin 10 mg) Moderate-intensity statin (e.g., atorvastatin 10-20 mg) High-intensity statin only No statin until LDL ≥190 mg/dL

Correct Answer:

Moderate-intensity statin (e.g., atorvastatin 10-20 mg)

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