Question

A 63-year-old man with hypertension and chronic kidney disease (eGFR 42 mL/min/1.73 m²) has persistent office blood pressures around 152/90 mm Hg despite lifestyle changes. According to current US guidelines, which of the following is the most appropriate blood pressure target for this patient?

Accepted Answer

<130/80 mm Hg

Answer

<150/90 mm Hg

Answer

<140/90 mm Hg

Answer

<120/70 mm Hg

Answer

<125/75 mm Hg

Practice question

A 63-year-old man with hypertension and chronic kidney disease (eGFR 42 mL/min/1.73 m²) has persistent office blood pressures around 152/90 mm Hg despite lifestyle changes. According to current US guidelines, which of the following is the most appropriate blood pressure target for this patient?