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A 65-year-old woman with long-standing hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents with progressive bilateral ankle oedema and shortness of breath. Echocardiography shows preserved ejection fraction but concentric left ventricular hypertrophy. Her blood pressure is 150/90 mmHg on Amlodipine alone. According to Australian hypertension and heart failure guidance, which agent is most appropriate to add to improve blood pressure control and target organ protection?