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| Patient description | Blood pressure as mean SBP/DBP | Relevant history, medications, and/or labs |
|---|---|---|
| A 40-year-old Asian patient with hypertension presents to the clinic | 144/87 mm/Hg | This patient is not currently on antihypertensive medications. Relevant history is BMI of 31 kg/m 2 , pulse of 90 bpm, consuming two to three drinks per day, and current smoker |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure.
