Question

A 63-year-old without ASCVD asks about starting daily aspirin for primary prevention. 10-year ASCVD risk 14%, well-controlled BP, no bleeding risk. What is the best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate aspirin at age ≥60 for primary prevention

Answer

Recommend aspirin 81 mg daily for all ≥60

Answer

Start aspirin if CAC score >0

Answer

Start aspirin if hs-CRP is elevated

Answer

Start aspirin 325 mg daily

Practice question

A 63-year-old without ASCVD asks about starting daily aspirin for primary prevention. 10-year ASCVD risk 14%, well-controlled BP, no bleeding risk. What is the best recommendation?