How do you approach prescribing statins in patients with an ASCVD <7.5% but have a strong family history and/or elevated LDL (but <190)?

When considering statin therapy for patients with an ASCVD risk of less than 7.5%, but with a strong family history of cardiovascular disease or elevated LDL cholesterol levels, the decision is nuanced. Here’s how I approach this situation:

1. Shared Decision-Making: Involve patients in the discussion...