JS is a 65-year-old man who presents to his physician for management of hyperlipidemia. His most recent lipid panel reveals an LDL cholesterol level of 165 mg/ dL. His physician wishes to begin treatment to lower his LDL cholesterol levels. Which of the following therapies is the best option to lower JS’s LDL cholesterol levels?
- Fenofibrate.
- Colesevelam.
- Niacin.
- Simvastatin.
- Ezetimibe.