A 62-year-old with obesity and OSA asks about aspirin to prevent first MI. Ten-year ASCVD risk is 9%. Best recommendation?...

Question

A 62-year-old with obesity and OSA asks about aspirin to prevent first MI. Ten-year ASCVD risk is 9%. Best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Do not initiate aspirin due to age ≥60 years

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

Initiate aspirin at 325 mg daily

Answer

Use aspirin if bleeding risk low regardless of age

Answer

Aspirin only if risk ≥20%

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