Question

A 58-year-old without CVD asks about daily aspirin for primary prevention. 10-year ASCVD risk is 14%. No bleeding risks. What is the recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Recommend aspirin for all adults ≥50 years

Answer

Initiate low-dose aspirin because risk ≥10% and age 58

Answer

Recommend against aspirin due to age >60

Answer

Use aspirin only if LDL ≥160 mg/dL

Answer

Begin high-dose aspirin (325 mg)

Practice question

A 58-year-old without CVD asks about daily aspirin for primary prevention. 10-year ASCVD risk is 14%. No bleeding risks. What is the recommendation?