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...

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

Answer

Start aspirin only if risk >=20%

Answer

Start aspirin if LDL >=160 mg/dL

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Primary CVD Prevention

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?