Question

A 68-year-old man without ASCVD or diabetes has a 10‑year pooled ASCVD risk of 16%. He asks about aspirin for prevention. What should you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate aspirin for primary prevention at his age

Answer

Start aspirin 325 mg daily

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg daily now and reassess in 6 months

Answer

Start aspirin only if coronary calcium is >0

Answer

Defer aspirin and intensify blood pressure therapy instead

Practice question

A 68-year-old man without ASCVD or diabetes has a 10‑year pooled ASCVD risk of 16%. He asks about aspirin for prevention. What should you recommend?