Question

A 70-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes and previous TIA presents with blood pressure 150/88 mm Hg on repeated office measurements despite lifestyle measures. According to Hypertension Canada treatment targets, what blood pressure target should you generally aim for?

Accepted Answer

Systolic <130 mm Hg if tolerated, with diastolic <80 mm Hg

Answer

Systolic <150 mm Hg and diastolic <95 mm Hg

Answer

Systolic <140 mm Hg and diastolic <90 mm Hg

Answer

No blood pressure target is specified

Answer

Systolic <160 mm Hg only

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes and previous TIA presents with blood pressure 150/88 mm Hg on repeated office measurements despite lifestyle measures. According to Hypertension Canada treatment targets, what blood pressure target should you generally aim for?