Question

A 53-year-old woman with early pregnancy (10 weeks) and prior preeclampsia in a twin gestation asks about aspirin. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose aspirin prophylaxis (81 mg daily) starting 12-28 weeks (optimally before 16) is recommended for those at high risk

Answer

Aspirin is contraindicated in pregnancy

Answer

Start aspirin 325 mg at 36 weeks

Answer

Aspirin only if baseline BP >160/110

Answer

Use aspirin only after 28 weeks

Practice question

A 53-year-old woman with early pregnancy (10 weeks) and prior preeclampsia in a twin gestation asks about aspirin. Which is correct?