Question

A 55-year-old with untreated blood pressures averaging 152/96 mmHg and no ASCVD has normal labs. According to US guidance, what is the best initial approach?

Accepted Answer

Start two first-line agents from different classes and lifestyle modification

Answer

Start lifestyle only and recheck in 6 months

Answer

Start one agent and recheck in 3 months

Answer

Delay therapy until home BP monitoring confirms after 1 year

Answer

Start alpha-blocker monotherapy

Practice question

A 55-year-old with untreated blood pressures averaging 152/96 mmHg and no ASCVD has normal labs. According to US guidance, what is the best initial approach?