<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat are the criteria for recommending high intensity statins?  <response>: <reason> High intensity statins are recommended for three groups of patients: 1 Patients under 75 years old with clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD, which includes conditions such as coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease.2 Patients with a low-density lipoprotein LDL cholesterol level greater than 190 mgdL, which is considered very high.3 Diabetic patients aged 40-75 years old with a 10-year risk of ASCVD greater than 7.5. This risk can be calculated using tools such as the American College of CardiologyAmerican Heart Association ACCAHA ASCVD risk estimator. 