Question

A 50-year-old Aboriginal man living in a remote community has blood pressure readings around 145/90 mmHg and a 5-year absolute cardiovascular risk of 18% due to smoking and dyslipidaemia. What is the most appropriate management approach?

Accepted Answer

Commence antihypertensive and lipid-lowering therapy based on absolute risk

Answer

Lifestyle advice only and review in 12 months

Answer

Treat blood pressure only if it exceeds 160/100 mmHg

Answer

Start aspirin monotherapy without other agents

Answer

Delay pharmacotherapy until renal function declines

Practice question

A 50-year-old Aboriginal man living in a remote community has blood pressure readings around 145/90 mmHg and a 5-year absolute cardiovascular risk of 18% due to smoking and dyslipidaemia. What is the most appropriate management approach?