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What score gives an indirect measure of plaque burden in coronary arteries and is helpful in deciding if statins should be inititated in those with an intermediate to high 10-year ASCVD risk CAC score (coronary artery calcium)
what is the threshold score for CAC in order to initiate a statin? >100 agatston units
In what pt population do you NOT need to calculate an ASCVD risk score ? for pts with clinical ASCVD, diabetes, or LDL >190
what are natural products that can be effective at lowering LDL red yeast rice, plant sterols, and fibrous foods
how does red yeast rice help at lowering LDL contains naturally occurring HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Which natural product can help lower TG? OTC fish oils but some products can increase LDL
what are the brand names for atorvastatin Lipitor and Atorvaliq
what is Caduet atorvastatin and amlodipine
what is the max daily dose of lovastatin if pt is also taking amlodipine? 20mg
what is the max daily dose of simvastatin if pt is also taking amlodipine? 20mg
Besides gemfibrozil what other medication can increase the risk of myopathy? niacin
which statin does NOT require renal dose adjustments atorvastatin
what is the max daily dose of rosuvastatin when taking cyclosporine? 5mg
what is the max daily dose of atorvastatin when taking cobicistat? 20mg
rhabdomyolysis can lead to what acute renal failure
what is one OTC med that can provide benefit for mild muscle symptoms coenzyme q10
what to do if myalgia occurs? hold statin, check CPK, and after 2-4 weeks: rechallenge with the same statin at same or lower dose
when should the non-statin therapy be considered if the pt is unable to tolerate a statin after at least 2 attempts
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