Question

A 70-year-old woman (BMI 32) has new diagnosis of hypertension with average clinic BPs 152/92 mm Hg. ASCVD 10-year risk 16%. According to US hypertension guidance, which is appropriate initial approach?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle only; recheck in 6 months

Answer

Start one agent; goal SBP <150

Answer

Start two agents of different classes

Answer

Start beta-blocker monotherapy

Answer

Treat only if home BP >=160/100

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman (BMI 32) has new diagnosis of hypertension with average clinic BPs 152/92 mm Hg. ASCVD 10-year risk 16%. According to US hypertension guidance, which is appropriate initial approach?