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A 60-year-old man of Black African origin has newly diagnosed stage 1 hypertension with an average ambulatory blood pressure of 152/92 mmHg. His QRISK3 10-year cardiovascular risk is 18%. Lifestyle measures alone have not controlled his blood pressure. What is the most appropriate first-line antihypertensive drug?

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