Question

A 68-year-old woman with 35 pack-years and HTN has 10-year ASCVD risk 14% and no bleeding risk. What does USPSTF recommend regarding aspirin for primary prevention?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate aspirin at age ≥60 for primary prevention

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg daily for all with ASCVD risk >10%

Answer

Start aspirin 325 mg daily

Answer

Initiate aspirin for 1 year only

Answer

Aspirin if CAC score >0 only

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with 35 pack-years and HTN has 10-year ASCVD risk 14% and no bleeding risk. What does USPSTF recommend regarding aspirin for primary prevention?