Question

A 65-year-old without CVD asks about starting aspirin to prevent a first heart attack. Ten-year CVD risk is 8%. No increased bleeding risk. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate aspirin for primary prevention

Answer

Start 325 mg daily aspirin

Answer

Start 162 mg daily aspirin

Answer

Start 81 mg daily aspirin

Answer

Start 81 mg aspirin every other day

Practice question

A 65-year-old without CVD asks about starting aspirin to prevent a first heart attack. Ten-year CVD risk is 8%. No increased bleeding risk. What is recommended?