A 59-year-old with type 2 MI ruled out asks about aspirin for primary prevention. ASCVD 8%. Best advice?...

Question

A 59-year-old with type 2 MI ruled out asks about aspirin for primary prevention. ASCVD 8%. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Individualized decision; net benefit small at 40-59 with >=10% risk

Answer

Start aspirin for sure

Answer

Do not start; risks outweigh benefits at >=60 only

Answer

High-dose aspirin

Answer

No consideration until ASCVD >=20%

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Aspirin Primary Prevention