A 55-year-old with suspected ACS but nondiagnostic ECG and normal troponins asks about aspirin use for primary prevention. He has 10-year ASCVD risk 8...

Question

A 55-year-old with suspected ACS but nondiagnostic ECG and normal troponins asks about aspirin use for primary prevention. He has 10-year ASCVD risk 8% and is 55 years old. What does USPSTF say?

Accepted Answer

Selective offering of low-dose aspirin may be considered for ages 40-59 with >=10% risk; his risk is below 10%

Answer

Start aspirin for all men >=50

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Aspirin is recommended for all with risk >=5%

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Aspirin should be started in everyone with diabetes

Answer

No guidance exists

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

A 55-year-old with suspected ACS but nondiagnostic ECG and normal troponins asks about aspirin use for primary prevention. He has 10-year ASCVD risk 8% and is 55 years old. What does USPSTF say?