Question

A 60-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and microalbuminuria (albumin-to-creatinine ratio 5 mg/mmol) has home blood pressure readings averaging 138/84 mm Hg on ramipril 10 mg daily and lifestyle measures. According to Diabetes Canada and Hypertension Canada, what blood pressure target should be aimed for in this patient?

Accepted Answer

<130/80 mm Hg

Answer

<140/90 mm Hg

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<135/85 mm Hg

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<125/75 mm Hg

Answer

Systolic <150 mm Hg regardless of diastolic value

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