5th June 2026

A 70-year-old woman with no previous cardiovascular disease is found to have an LDL of 5.1mmol/L.

A 70-year-old woman with no previous cardiovascular disease is found to have an LDL of 5.1mmol/L. She does not smoke and has a normal BMI, exercising 5 times a week for 30 minutes minimum. Her diet is healthy. Her QRISK3 score is calculated at 11%. What is the most appropriate next step in management? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.