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A 72-year-old woman with long-standing hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents with gradually worsening kidney function. eGFR is 35 mL per minute per 1.73 m2. Urinalysis shows albumin creatinine ratio 45 mg per mmol. Blood pressure averages 150/88 mm Hg despite a thiazide diuretic. According to Hypertension Canada and Diabetes Canada, what is the most appropriate blood pressure target?

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