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A 52-year-old woman with no previous medical history presents for an annual review. Her automated office blood pressure is 146/88 mm Hg on two visits one week apart. She is otherwise well, BMI 29 kg/m², and takes no medications. According to Hypertension Canada, what is the best next step to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension before starting drug therapy?

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