Leqvio Oral Boards- Question 7

Question 1

Treatment goal

Answer 1

• reduce LDL-C levels to 70 and below.

- reduce other risk factors of ASCVD.

Question 2

Treatment options

Answer 2

• lifestyle modifications

- pharmalogical approved treatments

Question 3

Pharmalogical approved treatments

Answer 3

• statins - reduce ldl-c levels 50%, first line of treatment
• non-statin therapy, can be used alone or added on to a statin. for ex: cholesterol absorption inhibitors
• Revascularization

Question 4

Revascularization

Answer 4

• another treatment option for more advanced ASCVD

- surgical procedure that focuses on restoring blood flow