Question

A 58-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes and hypertension has clinic blood pressures persistently around 150/92 mmHg despite lifestyle measures. His absolute 5-year CVD risk is 18%. According to Australian hypertension guidelines, which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Antihypertensive pharmacotherapy should be commenced aiming for BP <140/90 mmHg or lower if tolerated

Answer

He should only be treated if blood pressure is ≥160/100 mmHg

Answer

Treatment is not indicated as his CVD risk is below 20%

Answer

Antihypertensive therapy should be withheld until there is evidence of end-organ damage

Answer

A BP target of 150/90 mmHg is sufficient

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes and hypertension has clinic blood pressures persistently around 150/92 mmHg despite lifestyle measures. His absolute 5-year CVD risk is 18%. According to Australian hypertension guidelines, which statement is most accurate?