The Following Advertisement Is Focused on LDL Particle Number (LDL-P)

The following advertisement is focused on LDL particle number (LDL-P) testing, a novel new screening method used for assessing LDL. The patient's fasting serum lipid profile and LDL-P levels are as follows:
Given these results combined with the patient's risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the physician discusses lifestyle modifications with the patient and decides to start him on a statin.  The treatment of his lipids for the prevention of myocardial infarction is an example of which of the following?

A) Primordial prevention
B) Primary prevention
C) Secondary prevention
D) Tertiary prevention
E) Quaternary prevention

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