Question

A 58-year-old with T2DM asks about aspirin for primary prevention. She has 10-year ASCVD risk 11% and high bleeding risk due to prior GI bleed. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate aspirin due to bleeding risk; focus on risk factor control

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg for all diabetics

Answer

Start aspirin 325 mg

Answer

Use aspirin if LDL <70 mg/dL

Answer

Aspirin mandatory after age 50

Practice question

A 58-year-old with T2DM asks about aspirin for primary prevention. She has 10-year ASCVD risk 11% and high bleeding risk due to prior GI bleed. What is recommended?