A 36-year-old with new diagnosis of hypertension (average 132/82 mm Hg) and 10-yr ASCVD risk 5%. Best initial approach?...

Question

A 36-year-old with new diagnosis of hypertension (average 132/82 mm Hg) and 10-yr ASCVD risk 5%. Best initial approach?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle modification; consider medication if persistent elevation or compelling indications

Answer

Start two drugs now

Answer

Start one drug now

Answer

No intervention

Answer

Start beta-blocker first-line

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hypertension