When do I start a treatment?
Summary:
Blood pressure:
Stratification of cardiovascular risk:

MEDIUM-RISK: the risk of a major cardiovascular event in the next 10 years is about 15-20%
Concomitant diseases and risk factors:
Uncertain information:
For the final evaluation uncertain answers are interpreted as NO.Take into account these limitations.
Final evaluation:
The 1999 WHO-ISH guidelines suggest:
  • monitor blood pressure and other risk factors for 3-6 months;
  • lifestyle measures;
  • if, after 3-6 months, SBP is <140 and DBP is <90 mmHg continue to monitor, otherwise begin drug treatment.