Question

A 50-year-old man has a clinic blood pressure of 165/95 mmHg. ABPM confirms an average daytime reading of 160/92 mmHg. He has no comorbidities. What is the most appropriate management according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle advice and initiate Ramipril 2.5mg OD

Answer

Initiate Amlodipine 5mg OD

Answer

Initiate Ramipril 2.5mg OD

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Lifestyle advice only and reassess in 3-6 months

Answer

Lifestyle advice and initiate Amlodipine 5mg OD

Practice question

A 50-year-old man has a clinic blood pressure of 165/95 mmHg. ABPM confirms an average daytime reading of 160/92 mmHg. He has no comorbidities. What is the most appropriate management according to NICE guidelines?