Question

A 58-year-old man with newly diagnosed hypertension (average BP 165/100 mmHg) and type 2 diabetes is being started on antihypertensive medication. His eGFR is >60 mL/min/1.73m$^2$ and ACR is <3 mg/mmol. According to NICE NG136, what is the most appropriate first-line antihypertensive agent?

Accepted Answer

Ramipril

Answer

Amlodipine

Answer

Indapamide

Answer

Doxazosin

Answer

Bisoprolol

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with newly diagnosed hypertension (average BP 165/100 mmHg) and type 2 diabetes is being started on antihypertensive medication. His eGFR is >60 mL/min/1.73m$^2$ and ACR is <3 mg/mmol. According to NICE NG136, what is the most appropriate first-line antihypertensive agent?