When do I start a treatment?
Summary:
Blood pressure:
Stratification of cardiovascular risk:
LOW-RISK: the risk of a major cardiovascular event in the next 10 years is less than 15%.
Risk factors: No
Final evaluation:
The 1999 WHO-ISH guidelines suggest:
  • monitor blood pressure and other risk factors for 6-12 months;
  • lifestyle measures;
  • if, after 6-12 months, SBP is <150 and DBP is <95 mmHg continue to monitor, otherwise begin drug treatment.