A 48-year-old woman with HIV (CD4 count 647 cells/mm3 and undetectable HIV RNA level) presents for follow-up blood pressure evaluation. Her only medication is dolutegravir-rilpivirine. Two weeks ago, her blood pressure was 146/94 mm Hg, and her blood pressure today is 147/95 mm Hg.
Based on the 2017 ACC/AHA Hypertension Guideline, which one of the following best describes the category for her recent blood pressure readings?

Figure 1. 2017 ACC/AHA Hypertension Guideline: Categories of Blood Pressure for Adults
All medications are given once daily unless otherwise noted.
Source: Whelton PK, Carey RM, Aronow WS, et al. 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: Executive Summary: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018;71:2199-2269.
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January 27th, 2025
January 27th, 2025
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