Question

A 60-year-old with obesity and diabetes asks about aspirin for primary prevention. He is 60 with 12% ASCVD risk. USPSTF advice?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate aspirin routinely at >=60

Answer

Start aspirin daily now for all at this risk

Answer

Use aspirin if LDL <70

Answer

Aspirin if BP normal

Answer

Aspirin if A1c <7%

Practice question

A 60-year-old with obesity and diabetes asks about aspirin for primary prevention. He is 60 with 12% ASCVD risk. USPSTF advice?