Question

A 37-year-old woman with migraines and obesity has BP 128/78. She takes no meds. For primary CVD prevention, what does USPSTF advise regarding aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Consider aspirin only if 10-year risk >=10% and low bleed risk; do not initiate >=60 years

Answer

Initiate aspirin 81 mg for all adults 40-59 years

Answer

Initiate aspirin for all women <60 years

Answer

Avoid aspirin in all 40-59 year olds

Answer

Aspirin 325 mg daily for maximum benefit

Practice question

A 37-year-old woman with migraines and obesity has BP 128/78. She takes no meds. For primary CVD prevention, what does USPSTF advise regarding aspirin?