A 58-year-old male, no CVD, asks about aspirin for primary prevention. 10-year ASCVD risk 8%. Best advice?...

Question

A 58-year-old male, no CVD, asks about aspirin for primary prevention. 10-year ASCVD risk 8%. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Consider low-dose aspirin selectively after risk discussion; net benefit is small

Answer

Initiate low-dose aspirin routinely

Answer

High-dose aspirin 325 mg daily

Answer

Aspirin contraindicated at any risk

Answer

Start dual antiplatelet therapy

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Primary Prevention Aspirin