J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018;10a] For a target LDL-C reduction of ≥ 50%: High-intensity statin therapy, including any of the following: For all patients with an LDL-C level of 190 mg/dL or higher ...

Statins are categorized as being either low-, medium-, or high-intensity. There are currently four classified as low-intensity: Low-dose statins may be ideal for those who are unable to tolerate ...