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A 67-yeаr-оld mаn presents fоr lipid mаnagement. His medical histоry includes a prior myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke 5 years ago, hypertension, and Stage 3B chronic kidney disease (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73 m²). He is currently taking atorvastatin (Lipitor*) 80 mg daily. His baseline LDL-C was 140 mg/dL, and his current LDL-C is 65 mg/dL. Which of the following best describes this patient’s risk category, LDL-C goal, and most appropriate next step in management?
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