A 67-year-old man with PAD and HTN has office BP 154/92 mm Hg on two visits. What is the treatment threshold and initial approach per ACC/AHA?...

Question

A 67-year-old man with PAD and HTN has office BP 154/92 mm Hg on two visits. What is the treatment threshold and initial approach per ACC/AHA?

Accepted Answer

Start antihypertensive therapy targeting

Answer

Recheck in 6 months without therapy

Answer

Treat only if SBP ≥160 mm Hg

Answer

Lifestyle therapy only

Answer

no drugs until ≥160/100

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hypertension