Practice question

Answer the question and get instant feedback.

EasyCardiologyHypertension treatment thresholdau-amcau-racgp

A 35-year-old man with newly diagnosed hypertension has the following readings on three separate occasions: 165/100, 170/98 and 168/102 mmHg. He has no other risk factors and no target organ damage. According to Australian hypertension guidelines, what is the appropriate blood pressure threshold at which pharmacological therapy should be offered?

Educational content. Not a substitute for clinical judgement or local policy.