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A 49-year-old man attends your family practice for a routine visit. He feels well. His blood pressure, measured with an automated validated cuff after 5 minutes of rest, is 152/94 mmHg, and a repeat reading 5 minutes later is 148/92 mmHg. He has no history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or target organ damage. Which is the most appropriate next step in management?

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