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A 60-year-old woman with long-standing hypertension and dyslipidaemia has an absolute 5-year CVD risk of 14% on the Australian CVD Risk Calculator despite lifestyle measures. Her current blood pressure averages 148/88 mmHg. According to the 2023 Australian CVD risk guideline, which management strategy is most appropriate?

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