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General Primary Care
For patients over 70 with elevated ASCVD risk but no prior cardiovascular events, do you ever recommend continuing or initiating low-dose aspirin?
Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: Preventive Medication
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Yes, I might still recommend low-dose ASA for primary prevention for someone over 70 if the patient is very functional.
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