By vgreene, 3 November, 2019 Choose 1st-line drug1,2 (thiazide diuretic, ACEI/ARB,1 CCB), factoring conditions, plus lifestyle.1 If SBP ≥140 or DBP ≥90 while >20/10 over target, consider 2 drugs w/ differing1 actions per ACC/AHA, but use caution in older pts (↓BP, orthostatic hy
By vgreene, 3 November, 2019 Individualize primary prevention for pts w o DM CKD CVD 1 ACC AHA targets differ from ACP AAFP for older pts both recommend lifestyle mod1
By vgreene, 3 November, 2019 Black.1 Thiazide-type diuretic (esp chlorthalidone) or CCB; 2+ drugs recommended
By vgreene, 3 November, 2019 Pregnancy current/planned: methyldopa, nifedipine, and/or labetalol while pregnant; don’t use ACEI, ARB, DRI