A 68-year-old with BP readings averaging 148/88 mm Hg (home and office), ASCVD risk 12%, lifestyle tried. Which treatment threshold aligns with US gui...

Question

A 68-year-old with BP readings averaging 148/88 mm Hg (home and office), ASCVD risk 12%, lifestyle tried. Which treatment threshold aligns with US guidance?

Accepted Answer

Start one first-line agent now

Answer

Defer meds until SBP >=160

Answer

Start two agents plus immediate ED referral

Answer

No meds; white coat hypertension is assumed

Answer

Start clonidine PRN for spikes only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hypertension

A 68-year-old with BP readings averaging 148/88 mm Hg (home and office), ASCVD risk 12%, lifestyle tried. Which treatment threshold aligns with US guidance?