Question

A 65-year-old man with a history of TIA asks about blood pressure targets. His current BP is 146/86 mmHg on an ACE inhibitor and thiazide. According to Australian guidelines, what is a reasonable target blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

<140/90 mmHg

Answer

<160/100 mmHg

Answer

<180/100 mmHg

Answer

No specific target is necessary after TIA

Answer

>150 systolic is acceptable

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with a history of TIA asks about blood pressure targets. His current BP is 146/86 mmHg on an ACE inhibitor and thiazide. According to Australian guidelines, what is a reasonable target blood pressure?