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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 79-year-old man presents to a physician’s office for a routine appointment. He had a myocardial infarction 3 years ago and was started on aspirin, carvedilol, captopril, and high-dose atorvastatin. He denies shortness of breath or cough. He exercises regularly and is on a healthy diet that is good for his heart. The vital signs include: pulse 80/min, respirations 16/min and blood pressure 122/80 mm Hg. The physical examination reveals an overweight male with a body mass index (BMI) of 28 kg/m2. The fasting lipid profile is as follows:
Total cholesterol 200 mg/dL
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)  35 mg/dL
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 140 mg/dL
Triglycerides 120 mg/dL
Which of the following drugs should be added to his regimen?
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Ezetimibe