Question

A 69-year-old woman with stable angina and hypertension is on atenolol, ramipril, and a statin. Blood pressure averages 150/88 mm Hg. According to Hypertension Canada and CCS guidelines, what is an appropriate target blood pressure for this high cardiovascular risk patient?

Accepted Answer

<130/80 mm Hg

Answer

<160/100 mm Hg

Answer

<150/90 mm Hg

Answer

<140/90 mm Hg

Answer

<120/70 mm Hg regardless of symptoms

Practice question

A 69-year-old woman with stable angina and hypertension is on atenolol, ramipril, and a statin. Blood pressure averages 150/88 mm Hg. According to Hypertension Canada and CCS guidelines, what is an appropriate target blood pressure for this high cardiovascular risk patient?