A 76-year-old woman (no ASCVD) asks about aspirin to prevent heart attacks. 10-year ASCVD risk is 15%. She has well-controlled hypertension and no dia...

Question

A 76-year-old woman (no ASCVD) asks about aspirin to prevent heart attacks. 10-year ASCVD risk is 15%. She has well-controlled hypertension and no diabetes. What is the best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Avoid initiating aspirin for primary prevention

Answer

Start low-dose aspirin for primary prevention

Answer

Start high-intensity statin and aspirin

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Use aspirin only if coronary calcium score is >300

Answer

Start clopidogrel as primary prevention

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Primary Prevention

A 76-year-old woman (no ASCVD) asks about aspirin to prevent heart attacks. 10-year ASCVD risk is 15%. She has well-controlled hypertension and no diabetes. What is the best recommendation?