Question

A 52-year-old with a 10-year ASCVD risk of 12% and no bleeding risk asks about aspirin for primary prevention. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Individualized decision for adults 40-59 with >=10% risk; generally avoid starting at >=60

Answer

Initiate aspirin for all >=50 years

Answer

Do not use aspirin in any primary prevention

Answer

Start 325 mg daily

Answer

Use aspirin if CAC=0

Practice question

A 52-year-old with a 10-year ASCVD risk of 12% and no bleeding risk asks about aspirin for primary prevention. What is recommended?