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A 55-year-old man presents to clinic with blood pressure of 192/120 mm Hg measured twice by automated office device. He has a mild headache but normal neurological examination, no chest pain, no dyspnoea and a normal fundoscopic examination. There is no proteinuria on dipstick. According to Canadian practice guidance, what is the most appropriate management?

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