Question

A 52-year-old man with newly diagnosed hypertension (average 146/92) and 10-year ASCVD risk 18% asks about BP targets. Which target is recommended?

Accepted Answer

SBP <130 and DBP <80

Answer

SBP <150 and DBP <90

Answer

SBP <140 and DBP <90

Answer

SBP <120 regardless of tolerability

Answer

No specific target needed

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with newly diagnosed hypertension (average 146/92) and 10-year ASCVD risk 18% asks about BP targets. Which target is recommended?