Question

A 66-year-old without ASCVD asks about aspirin for primary prevention. His 10-year ASCVD risk is 9%, and he has no increased bleeding risk. What is the best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Avoid initiating aspirin for primary prevention at age ≥60 years

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg daily for all adults ≥60 years

Answer

Start aspirin 325 mg daily

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg daily because ASCVD risk >7.5%

Answer

Start aspirin if calcium score >0 regardless of age

Practice question

A 66-year-old without ASCVD asks about aspirin for primary prevention. His 10-year ASCVD risk is 9%, and he has no increased bleeding risk. What is the best recommendation?