Patient with cardiovascular risk factors

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A patient with cardiovascular risk factors is started on a high intensity statin after his LDL-C is noted to be 250 mg/dL. After a 6 month followup, recheck of labs indicated that this patient's LDL only decreased to 190 mg/dL. Based on recommendations, what would be the next most appropriate step in managing this patient? Switching to a fibric acid derivative Discontinuing statin therapy Adding niacin Adding ezetimibe.

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