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A 54-year-old man attends your family practice for follow-up. He has no diabetes, kidney disease or cardiovascular disease. Automated office blood pressure measured correctly on three separate visits is 146/92 mm Hg. He has already implemented lifestyle changes for 6 months with no meaningful reduction in blood pressure. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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