Question

A 62-year-old woman with uncomplicated essential hypertension is tolerating an angiotensin receptor blocker and a thiazide diuretic without adverse effects. Her current clinic blood pressure is 134/82 mmHg. What target systolic blood pressure is recommended for most treated adults with hypertension in Canada, provided therapy is tolerated?

Accepted Answer

<130 mmHg

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<120 mmHg

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<125 mmHg

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<135 mmHg

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<140 mmHg

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