Question

A 58-year-old woman with BMI 29 kg/m² and new hypertension (average 138/86 mm Hg) has 10-year ASCVD risk 12%. According to 2017 ACC/AHA HTN guideline, initial management?

Accepted Answer

Start antihypertensive medication plus lifestyle changes

Answer

Nonpharmacologic therapy only

Answer

Start two drugs of different classes at maximal doses

Answer

Start beta-blocker as first-line

Answer

Treat only if office SBP ≥150 mm Hg

Practice question

A 58-year-old woman with BMI 29 kg/m² and new hypertension (average 138/86 mm Hg) has 10-year ASCVD risk 12%. According to 2017 ACC/AHA HTN guideline, initial management?