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A 45-year-old office worker with no past medical history is found to have blood pressure readings around 140/88 mmHg on three separate visits over 4 months. He is a non-smoker with normal lipid profile and BMI 23 kg/m2. His calculated 5-year CVD risk is 3%. According to current Australian guidance, what is the most appropriate management?