A 72-year-old woman with hypertension, osteoporosis, and no prior CV events has a 10-year ASCVD risk of 9%. The clinician and patient are uncertain about statin therapy. What is the most appropriate next step?
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A
Start high-intensity statin immediately
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B
Use risk-enhancing factors to guide the statin discussion
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C
Defer all treatment for 2 years
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D
Start aspirin therapy instead of statin