A 68-year-old man with no CVD risk factors asks about aspirin for primary prevention. What is the recommendation?...

Question

A 68-year-old man with no CVD risk factors asks about aspirin for primary prevention. What is the recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate aspirin for primary prevention in adults >=60

Answer

Initiate low-dose aspirin for all adults >=60

Answer

Shared decision-making to start aspirin for all 40-59 regardless of risk

Answer

Start high-dose aspirin 325 mg daily

Answer

Aspirin only if LDL >190 mg/dL

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Primary Prevention With Aspirin