Question

A 49-year-old woman with hypertension (BP 148/92) and 10-year ASCVD risk 14% has no CKD/diabetes. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Start thiazide-type diuretic or ACEi/ARB and lifestyle with target <130/80

Answer

Lifestyle only; repeat in 6 months

Answer

Start hydralazine PRN

Answer

Treat only if BP >=160/100

Answer

Beta-blocker first-line in all

Practice question

A 49-year-old woman with hypertension (BP 148/92) and 10-year ASCVD risk 14% has no CKD/diabetes. Best management?