A patient with a 10-year cardiovascular risk of 8% asks about statin therapy. According to ACC/AHA guidelines, what is the appropriate response?
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A
Initiate high-intensity statin therapy immediately
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B
Have a clinician-patient risk discussion; statin therapy may be considered
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C
Reassure the patient that 8% is low risk and no treatment is needed
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D
Recommend only lifestyle modification without any statin discussion