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A 74-year-old woman with hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents to your clinic. Her automated office blood pressure on repeated visits averages 148/84 mm Hg despite adherence to lifestyle measures. Her 10-year cardiovascular risk is >20%. According to current Hypertension Canada guidance, which target is most appropriate for her blood pressure?

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