Question

A 63-year-old man with 10-year ASCVD risk 18% asks about starting aspirin for primary prevention. He has no CVD and no bleeding history. What do you advise?

Accepted Answer

Avoid aspirin initiation at age ≥60 for primary prevention

Answer

Initiate low-dose aspirin now

Answer

Start aspirin only if on statin therapy

Answer

Use high-dose aspirin 325 mg daily

Answer

Start aspirin and stop at age 70

Practice question

A 63-year-old man with 10-year ASCVD risk 18% asks about starting aspirin for primary prevention. He has no CVD and no bleeding history. What do you advise?