Question

A 61-year-old smoker asks about aspirin for primary prevention. 10-year ASCVD risk 11%, no diabetes. What is USPSTF recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate aspirin at age >=60 for primary prevention

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Use aspirin only if LDL >190 mg/dL

Answer

Aspirin for all smokers

Answer

Use aspirin if CAC score >0

Practice question

A 61-year-old smoker asks about aspirin for primary prevention. 10-year ASCVD risk 11%, no diabetes. What is USPSTF recommendation?