Question

A 70-year-old man with diabetes and CKD stage 3 has office blood pressures around 146/86 mm Hg despite maximised ACE inhibitor and lifestyle changes. According to Hypertension Canada, which blood pressure target is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

<130/80 mm Hg

Answer

<160/100 mm Hg

Answer

<150/95 mm Hg

Answer

<140/90 mm Hg

Answer

<120/70 mm Hg

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with diabetes and CKD stage 3 has office blood pressures around 146/86 mm Hg despite maximised ACE inhibitor and lifestyle changes. According to Hypertension Canada, which blood pressure target is appropriate?