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1
Q

In the steps for hypertension what ā€˜Dā€™ drugs are the ones of choice?

A

Chlorthalidone or indapamide&raquo_space; bendroflumethiazide.

2
Q

Diagnosising hypertension?

A

Clinic reading >140/90 (1) >160/100 (2)

ABPM/HBPM
Stage 1 >135/85
Stage 2 >150/95

Severe clinic SBP >180 or diastolic >110

3
Q

When to treat stage 1 hypertension?

A

Age <80 AND any of the following

Target organ damage, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, diabetes or 10 year cardiovascular Risk >20 %