While Hospitalized,an Elderly Patient with a History of Myocardial Infarction

Multiple Choice

While hospitalized,an elderly patient with a history of myocardial infarction was noted to have high levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) .What is the significance of this finding?

A) Increased LDL levels are associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease.
B) Measures to decrease LDL levels in the elderly would be unlikely to affect the progression of this disease.
C) Increased LDL levels are indicative of moderate alcohol intake, and patients should be advised to abstain.
D) Elevated LDL levels are an expected finding in the elderly and therefore are not particularly significant.