29th February 2024

A 62-year-old woman presents to her GP practice with a follow up appointment regarding her blood test results, which were performed for hypercholesterolaemia monitoring.

A 62-year-old woman presents to her GP practice with a follow up appointment regarding her blood test results, which were performed for hypercholesterolaemia monitoring. The aim was to determine whether lifestyle changes had decreased her serum-LDL cholesterol levels; the relevant lipid blood results are listed below. She is not currently taking any medication.

Lipid Blood Test:
Total Cholesterol 7.2mmol/L (3.5-5.3) HDL, 0.8mmol/l (0.93-3.80), LDL 5.8 mmol/L(<3)

Please prescribe one medication to bring down this woman’s LDL-cholesterol levels.