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A 55-year-old man has blood pressures of 148/92 mm Hg and 150/94 mm Hg on two separate clinic visits. He has no history of diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or cardiovascular disease. His 10-year ASCVD risk is 8%. According to current ACC/AHA guidelines, which is the most appropriate next step in management?

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