A 59-year-old with elevated ASCVD risk asks about starting aspirin; he has a history of peptic ulcer bleed. What is the best recommendation?...

Question

A 59-year-old with elevated ASCVD risk asks about starting aspirin; he has a history of peptic ulcer bleed. What is the best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Avoid initiating aspirin due to bleeding risk

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg

Answer

Use aspirin 325 mg

Answer

Start aspirin with PPI regardless

Answer

Use clopidogrel instead for primary prevention

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Primary CVD Prevention