A 67-year-old with AF, BP 146/88, on no therapy. Which BP threshold warrants starting dual drugs initially?...

Question

A 67-year-old with AF, BP 146/88, on no therapy. Which BP threshold warrants starting dual drugs initially?

Accepted Answer

≥140/90 mm Hg (Stage 2) or ≥20/10 above target

Answer

≥130/80 mm Hg for all

Answer

≥160/100 only

Answer

Any BP above 120/80

Answer

Only if ASCVD risk ≥20%

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hypertension