Question

A 66-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia has an Australian CVD Risk Calculator estimated 5-year risk of 18% despite blood pressure 138/84 mmHg on therapy. According to the 2023 Australian CVD risk guideline, what is the recommended management of his blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Treat to lower his systolic blood pressure further, aiming for <120 mmHg if tolerated

Answer

No further action as his blood pressure is below 140/90 mmHg

Answer

Relax blood pressure control to avoid hypotension

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Cease antihypertensive therapy

Answer

Increase blood pressure to improve cerebral perfusion

Practice question

A 66-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia has an Australian CVD Risk Calculator estimated 5-year risk of 18% despite blood pressure 138/84 mmHg on therapy. According to the 2023 Australian CVD risk guideline, what is the recommended management of his blood pressure?