Question

A 44-year-old woman with new HTN asks about thresholds and goals. Average BP 136/86. What is the diagnosis and initial recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 HTN; consider lifestyle and medication if 10-year ASCVD risk ≥10%

Answer

Stage 2 HTN; start two agents

Answer

Elevated BP; lifestyle only

Answer

Normal BP; no action

Answer

Stage 1 HTN; medication mandatory regardless of risk

Practice question

A 44-year-old woman with new HTN asks about thresholds and goals. Average BP 136/86. What is the diagnosis and initial recommendation?