A 66-year-old man with a prior myocardial infarction and type 2 diabetes has an automated office blood pressure averaging 138/82 mm Hg despite lifesty...

Question

A 66-year-old man with a prior myocardial infarction and type 2 diabetes has an automated office blood pressure averaging 138/82 mm Hg despite lifestyle changes. According to current Canadian hypertension guidance, which of the following is the most appropriate systolic blood pressure treatment target for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Less than 130 mm Hg

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Less than 120 mm Hg

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Less than 135 mm Hg

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Less than 140 mm Hg

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Less than 150 mm Hg

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Hypertension with cardiovascular disease