Question

A 67-year-old woman with long-standing hypertension is reviewed in clinic. Her BP on three occasions is around 168/96 mmHg. She is of African Caribbean family origin and has no diabetes or kidney disease. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate first-line antihypertensive?

Accepted Answer

Calcium-channel blocker (e.g. Amlodipine)

Answer

ACE inhibitor (e.g. Ramipril)

Answer

Thiazide-like diuretic (e.g. Indapamide)

Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g. Bisoprolol)

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Alpha-blocker (e.g. Doxazosin)

Practice question

A 67-year-old woman with long-standing hypertension is reviewed in clinic. Her BP on three occasions is around 168/96 mmHg. She is of African Caribbean family origin and has no diabetes or kidney disease. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate first-line antihypertensive?