Question

A 63-year-old man with long-standing hypertension and diabetes is started on low-dose ASA for primary prevention. According to Diabetes Canada cardiovascular risk guidance, what is the general recommendation regarding ASA for primary prevention in diabetes?

Accepted Answer

ASA is not routinely recommended for primary prevention and should be individualised based on cardiovascular and bleeding risk

Answer

ASA is recommended for all adults with diabetes regardless of risk

Answer

High-dose ASA (325 mg) is preferred in primary prevention

Answer

ASA is contraindicated in all patients with diabetes

Answer

ASA should replace statin therapy

Practice question

A 63-year-old man with long-standing hypertension and diabetes is started on low-dose ASA for primary prevention. According to Diabetes Canada cardiovascular risk guidance, what is the general recommendation regarding ASA for primary prevention in diabetes?