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A 55-year-old man with known hypertension treated with ramipril 10mg OD presents for review. His blood pressure readings over the past week average 155/95 mmHg. His eGFR is 70 ml/min/1.73m², and serum potassium is 4.8 mmol/L. According to NICE NG136, what is the most appropriate next step in his antihypertensive management?

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