Question

A 62-year-old with 10-year ASCVD risk 12% and no prior CVD asks about aspirin for primary prevention. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate low-dose aspirin for primary prevention

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg daily indefinitely

Answer

Start aspirin only if coronary calcium score is zero

Answer

Start aspirin 325 mg daily for stronger effect

Answer

Use aspirin if age ≥60 and risk ≥10% regardless of bleeding

Practice question

A 62-year-old with 10-year ASCVD risk 12% and no prior CVD asks about aspirin for primary prevention. What is recommended?