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:

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.