A 51-year-old smoker (25 pack-years) with no symptoms asks about aspirin for primary prevention. 10-year ASCVD risk 9%. No bleeding risks. What is the...

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A 51-year-old smoker (25 pack-years) with no symptoms asks about aspirin for primary prevention. 10-year ASCVD risk 9%. No bleeding risks. What is the USPSTF position on aspirin for primary prevention?

Accepted Answer

Consider low-dose aspirin for adults 40-59 with >=10% risk after shared decision-making

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Recommend low-dose aspirin for all adults >=50

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Recommend aspirin for adults >=60 with >=10% risk

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Aspirin not recommended for anyone without ASCVD

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High-dose aspirin preferred for smokers

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Primary Prevention (Aspirin)

A 51-year-old smoker (25 pack-years) with no symptoms asks about aspirin for primary prevention. 10-year ASCVD risk 9%. No bleeding risks. What is the USPSTF position on aspirin for primary prevention?