Medications

Question 1

According to NICE who should start statins?

Answer 1

established CVD (stroke, TIA, ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease)

10-year cardiovascular risk >= 10%

T2DM assess with QRISK2
T1DM who were diagnosed more than 10 years ago OR are aged over 40 OR have established nephropathy

Question 2

What is the dose for primary prevention vs secondary prevention?

Answer 2

20mg (If HDL not falling by 40% or more consider upping to 80)

80mg