Question

A 62-year-old asks about taking aspirin to prevent a first heart attack. He has a 10-year ASCVD risk of 18% but no history of CVD. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate aspirin at age ≥60 for primary prevention

Answer

Initiate low-dose aspirin routinely at his age

Answer

Initiate high-dose aspirin 325 mg daily

Answer

Switch to clopidogrel instead of aspirin

Answer

Use aspirin only on days with chest pain

Practice question

A 62-year-old asks about taking aspirin to prevent a first heart attack. He has a 10-year ASCVD risk of 18% but no history of CVD. What is recommended?