Question

A 55-year-old with suspected giant cell arteritis and visual symptoms asks about aspirin. What does guidance suggest?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose aspirin may be considered to reduce ischaemic complications

Answer

Avoid aspirin

Answer

High-dose aspirin 300 mg daily

Answer

Aspirin only after biopsy

Answer

Aspirin instead of steroids

Practice question

A 55-year-old with suspected giant cell arteritis and visual symptoms asks about aspirin. What does guidance suggest?