Question

A 58-year-old with longstanding hypertension without ASCVD has office BP 152/92 mmHg on two visits and normal basic labs. According to contemporary guidance, what is the initial BP treatment goal for most adults?

Accepted Answer

<130/80 mmHg for most adults

Answer

<150/90 mmHg

Answer

<140/90 mmHg only if diabetes present

Answer

<120/70 mmHg for all

Answer

No goal; treat only symptoms

Practice question

A 58-year-old with longstanding hypertension without ASCVD has office BP 152/92 mmHg on two visits and normal basic labs. According to contemporary guidance, what is the initial BP treatment goal for most adults?