Question

A 44-year-old white British man with newly confirmed stage 2 primary hypertension (ABPM average 162/98 mmHg) and no comorbidities is being started on drug therapy. According to NICE guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line agent?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor (e.g. Ramipril)

Answer

Thiazide-like diuretic (e.g. Indapamide)

Answer

Calcium-channel blocker (e.g. Amlodipine)

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Alpha-blocker (e.g. Doxazosin)

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Beta-blocker (e.g. Bisoprolol)

Practice question

A 44-year-old white British man with newly confirmed stage 2 primary hypertension (ABPM average 162/98 mmHg) and no comorbidities is being started on drug therapy. According to NICE guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line agent?