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A 55-year-old man with no known cardiovascular disease is seen in general practice. Repeated clinic blood pressures over several weeks are around 168/100 mmHg. His lipid profile is mildly abnormal and his 5-year absolute CVD risk calculated with the Australian Aus CVD Risk Calculator is 7%. He is otherwise healthy and a non-smoker. What is the most appropriate management of his blood pressure?

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