A 60-year-old with diabetes and controlled BP 128/76 asks about aspirin for primary prevention. What do guidelines advise?...

Question

A 60-year-old with diabetes and controlled BP 128/76 asks about aspirin for primary prevention. What do guidelines advise?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin considered selectively for high ASCVD risk and low bleeding risk

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg for all diabetics >40

Answer

Aspirin 325 mg for all adults >50

Answer

Aspirin for anyone with HbA1c >7%

Answer

No one should ever take aspirin for primary prevention

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Primary Prevention