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A 62-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 3, presents at 14 weeks' gestation with a history of chronic hypertension predating pregnancy. Her current blood pressure is 154/96 mm Hg on repeated readings. She has no proteinuria or end-organ damage. According to SOGC guidance, which pharmacologic agent is the most appropriate first-line treatment for her blood pressure in pregnancy?

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