Question

A 70-year-old woman with hypertension and diabetes has clinic BP 148/92 mmHg despite two agents. Using standardized measurement, which target should be pursued for most?

Accepted Answer

SBP <130/80 mmHg for most adults

Answer

SBP <150 mmHg

Answer

SBP <140 mmHg only if ASCVD present

Answer

SBP <120 mmHg for all regardless of tolerance

Answer

No target needed

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with hypertension and diabetes has clinic BP 148/92 mmHg despite two agents. Using standardized measurement, which target should be pursued for most?