Question

A 61-year-old without CVD asks about aspirin for primary prevention. ASCVD risk is 12%. He has no bleeding history. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate aspirin at age >=60 for primary prevention

Answer

Start low-dose aspirin routinely at age >60

Answer

Start aspirin if ASCVD risk >10% regardless of age

Answer

Start aspirin now and reassess in 1 year

Answer

Use clopidogrel instead of aspirin

Practice question

A 61-year-old without CVD asks about aspirin for primary prevention. ASCVD risk is 12%. He has no bleeding history. What is recommended?