[Solved] Which of the following is the first choice of therapy for most patients with atherosclerotic heart disease and elevated cholesterol levels? A) Fenofibrate B) Niacin C) Cholestipol (Colesevelam) D) Omega-3 fish oil E) 3-Hydroxy-3- methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitor Default Risk: The risk that a borrower will not make the required payments on their debt obligations. U.S. Treasury Bonds: Long-term government debt securities issued by the United States Department of the Treasury with maturity periods over 20 years, offering a fixed interest rate. Coupon Rate: The coupon rate is the annual interest payment made to bondholders, expressed as a percentage of the bond's face value. Par Value: The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as stated by the issuer; it is often a minimal amount like $0.01 or $1.00.