Question

An asymptomatic 55-year-old man has a clinic blood pressure of 152/98 mmHg on repeated measurements. Ambulatory blood pressure readings confirm stage 1 hypertension. According to UK guidelines, what is the best initial management step?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle advice only

Answer

Start ACE inhibitor

Answer

Start beta-blocker

Answer

Start calcium channel blocker

Answer

Refer for specialist opinion

Practice question

An asymptomatic 55-year-old man has a clinic blood pressure of 152/98 mmHg on repeated measurements. Ambulatory blood pressure readings confirm stage 1 hypertension. According to UK guidelines, what is the best initial management step?