Question

A 54-year-old with untreated hypertension has repeated clinic BPs ~150/96 mmHg (home average similar). No ASCVD or CKD. What initial approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start two first-line agents from different classes plus lifestyle modification

Answer

Initiate one agent and reassess in 6 months

Answer

Start beta-blocker monotherapy first-line

Answer

No drug therapy until BP ≥160/100 mmHg

Answer

Target BP <140/90 mmHg in all

Practice question

A 54-year-old with untreated hypertension has repeated clinic BPs ~150/96 mmHg (home average similar). No ASCVD or CKD. What initial approach is recommended?