Question

A 52-year-old man with a 10-year ASCVD risk of 12% and no increased bleeding risk asks about aspirin for primary prevention. What is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Shared decision-making; low-dose aspirin may be offered

Answer

Start low-dose aspirin now

Answer

Avoid aspirin in all adults <60

Answer

Start aspirin only if risk >=20%

Answer

Start aspirin if LDL >=160 mg/dL

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with a 10-year ASCVD risk of 12% and no increased bleeding risk asks about aspirin for primary prevention. What is the best approach?