At What Level of Serum LDL-Cholesterol Do Persons with Symptomatic

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Multiple Choice

At what level of serum LDL-cholesterol do persons with symptomatic coronary artery disease benefit from drug therapy to lower these levels?

• A) >175 mg/dL
• B) >150 mg/dL
• C) >100 mg/dL
• D) >70 mg/dL
• E) They benefit regardless of level.

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