Question

A 49-year-old with obesity and hypertension has BP 138/84 mmHg on two visits, 10-year ASCVD risk 14%. Best management according to guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Initiate antihypertensive medication plus lifestyle modification

Answer

Lifestyle modification only with 6-month follow-up

Answer

Start beta-blocker monotherapy as first-line

Answer

Initiate two drugs immediately because SBP >=138

Answer

No therapy; recheck in 1 year

Practice question

A 49-year-old with obesity and hypertension has BP 138/84 mmHg on two visits, 10-year ASCVD risk 14%. Best management according to guidelines?