A 45-year-old with hypertension and 10-year ASCVD risk 9% asks about aspirin for primary prevention. Current USPSTF guidance?...

Question

A 45-year-old with hypertension and 10-year ASCVD risk 9% asks about aspirin for primary prevention. Current USPSTF guidance?

Accepted Answer

Individualize decision for adults 40-59 with >=10% risk; net benefit is small

Answer

Recommend low-dose aspirin for all adults 40-59

Answer

Recommend aspirin for all adults >=60

Answer

Aspirin is recommended if LDL >160 mg/dL

Answer

Aspirin is first-line if smoker

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