A 58-year-old woman with hypertension asks about the new BP guideline targets. Which statement aligns with current guidance?...

Question

A 58-year-old woman with hypertension asks about the new BP guideline targets. Which statement aligns with current guidance?

Accepted Answer

General treatment goal is

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Treatment threshold is SBP ≥150 for all adults

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Goal

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Treat only if symptomatic

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No targets in older adults

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hypertension Targets