Question

A 68-year-old without ASCVD asks about taking daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke. What do current recommendations advise?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin selectively in adults 40-59 with ≥10% 10‑year risk and small net benefit

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg daily for primary prevention

Answer

Use aspirin 325 mg daily for better protection

Answer

Start at age 60 because bleeding risk is lower

Answer

Aspirin for everyone with hypertension

Practice question

A 68-year-old without ASCVD asks about taking daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke. What do current recommendations advise?