By whadikin, 9 October, 2014 Initiate drug tx if SBP ≥140 or DBP ≥90 [A][E];<sup>10</sup> goal <140/90 [A][E]<sup>10</sup>
By whadikin, 9 October, 2014 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 whadikin, 9 October, 2014 Nonblack pts initial tx: thiazide diuretic, CCB, ACEI, or ARB [B]<sup>11</sup> + lifestyle
By whadikin, 9 October, 2014 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>9</sup>