A 62-year-old without ASCVD asks about starting aspirin for primary prevention; 10-year CVD risk 12%. What do current recommendations say?...

Question

A 62-year-old without ASCVD asks about starting aspirin for primary prevention; 10-year CVD risk 12%. What do current recommendations say?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin only if CAC >100

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg daily for all >=60

Answer

Start aspirin if risk >=10%

Answer

Do not initiate aspirin at age >=60 for primary prevention

Answer

Use 325 mg aspirin

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