By vgreene, 20 May, 2015 Initiate drug tx if SBP ≥140 or DBP ≥90 [A][E];<sup>10</sup> goal <140/90 [A][E]<sup>10</sup>
By vgreene, 20 May, 2015 At 1 mo: If not at goal, increase dose or add 2nd drug; do not combine ACEI + ARB. Reassess, add/titrate 3rd drug if needed.<sup>12</sup>
By vgreene, 20 May, 2015 Nonblack pts initial tx: thiazide diuretic, CCB, ACEI, or ARB [B]<sup>11</sup> + lifestyle
By vgreene, 20 May, 2015 Initiate drug tx if SBP ≥150<sup>7</sup> or DBP ≥90 [A]; goal is <150/90<sup>7</sup> [A]; no need to adjust existing tx if SBP <140 and tx is well tolerated [E]
