48. The British Hypertension Society recommends
Age < 55 Age > 55
Step I A or (B) C or D
Step II A or (B)
+ C or D
Step III A or (B) + C
+ D
Step IV Resistant Add: either -blocker or spironolactone or other
Hypertension diuretics
A = ACE inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker
B = -blocker
C = Calcium channel blocker
D = Diuretics (thiazide)