A 75-year-old with T2D and A1c 7.2% asks about aspirin for primary prevention. ASCVD risk 12%, on statin and BP controlled. What is recommended?...

Question

A 75-year-old with T2D and A1c 7.2% asks about aspirin for primary prevention. ASCVD risk 12%, on statin and BP controlled. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate routine aspirin for primary prevention due to bleeding risk; individualize

Answer

Initiate aspirin 81 mg daily for all with diabetes

Answer

Use clopidogrel instead

Answer

Use dual antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Start high-dose aspirin 325 mg

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