Question

An asymptomatic 58-year-old man presents with a blood pressure of 158/94 mmHg measured on multiple occasions. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended initial antihypertensive in a patient of this age with no other comorbidities?

Accepted Answer

Calcium channel blocker (e.g. Amlodipine)

Answer

ACE inhibitor (e.g. Ramipril)

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Thiazide-like diuretic (e.g. Indapamide)

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Beta-blocker (e.g. Atenolol)

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Angiotensin receptor blocker (e.g. Losartan)

Practice question

An asymptomatic 58-year-old man presents with a blood pressure of 158/94 mmHg measured on multiple occasions. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended initial antihypertensive in a patient of this age with no other comorbidities?