Question

A 70-year-old woman with T2D, A1c 7.1% on metformin, has BP 136/84 and ASCVD risk 14%. According to hypertension guidance, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start antihypertensive therapy to target <130/80

Answer

No treatment-BP <140/90

Answer

Start therapy only if BP >150/90

Answer

Target <120 systolic for all older adults

Answer

Lifestyle only

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with T2D, A1c 7.1% on metformin, has BP 136/84 and ASCVD risk 14%. According to hypertension guidance, what is recommended?