Dr. Usman's Cardiology Notes

A 63 year old male presented to cardiology clinic for follow up evaluation. He is diabetic, hypertensive and had AWMI 3 years ago with successful revascularization to LAD. He is taking his medications regularly and has active lifestyle. He never smoked but has positive family history of premature CAD. His examination is unremarkable. His lipid profile showed total cholesterol 331, TG 229, LDL 202, HDL 38. His medication include atorvastatin 40 mg at night, Loprin 150 mg daily,   Ramipril 2.5mg OD, metoprolol 25mg BD, and Insulin lantus 20mg HS. He is worried about his lipid profile and have some queries regarding his optimal treatment. a)       How will you manage his elevated LDL in view of recent evidence? b)       What is the route of administration and mechanism of action? c)       Name the trial which have studied this drug d)       What was the result   Answers: a) ...