Question

A 59-year-old with hypertension and diabetes has BP 152/88 mmHg (average, proper technique). According to ACC/AHA, what is the BP threshold to initiate pharmacologic therapy?

Accepted Answer

≥130/80 mmHg with diabetes

Answer

≥140/90 mmHg only

Answer

≥150/90 mmHg for age ≥60

Answer

≥160/100 mmHg only

Answer

No drugs until ≥160 systolic regardless of risk

Practice question

A 59-year-old with hypertension and diabetes has BP 152/88 mmHg (average, proper technique). According to ACC/AHA, what is the BP threshold to initiate pharmacologic therapy?