Question

A 62-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes and albuminuria (urine ACR 12 mg/mmol) is reviewed in clinic. Automated office blood pressure averages 135/82 mmHg on appropriate technique. According to Canadian guidelines, what is the most appropriate on-treatment blood pressure target for this patient?

Accepted Answer

<130/80 mmHg

Answer

<140/90 mmHg

Answer

<150/90 mmHg

Answer

<120/70 mmHg

Answer

<125/75 mmHg

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes and albuminuria (urine ACR 12 mg/mmol) is reviewed in clinic. Automated office blood pressure averages 135/82 mmHg on appropriate technique. According to Canadian guidelines, what is the most appropriate on-treatment blood pressure target for this patient?