A 71-year-old with no ASCVD asks about aspirin for primary prevention. What is recommended?...

Question

A 71-year-old with no ASCVD asks about aspirin for primary prevention. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start aspirin only if 10-year ASCVD risk >20%

Answer

Start low-dose aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Avoid routine aspirin for primary prevention at age >70 due to bleeding risk

Answer

Use 325 mg aspirin every other day

Answer

Start aspirin if LDL

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Primary Prevention (Aspirin)