Question

A 62-year-old without CVD asks about aspirin to prevent a first heart attack. His 10-year ASCVD risk is 14%. What do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate aspirin for primary prevention at his age

Answer

Start daily low-dose aspirin now

Answer

Aspirin only if risk ≥20%

Answer

Start aspirin plus statin

Answer

Aspirin every other day is safer and recommended

Practice question

A 62-year-old without CVD asks about aspirin to prevent a first heart attack. His 10-year ASCVD risk is 14%. What do you recommend?