According to the ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines, what is the target blood pressure for a 55-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes and hypertension?

• A <130/80 mmHg ✓
• B <140/90 mmHg
• C <150/90 mmHg
• D <120/80 mmHg

Explanation

The ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines recommend a blood pressure target of less than 130/80 mmHg for patients with diabetes. This is based on trials like SPRINT showing cardiovascular benefit with tighter control. JNC 8 had recommended less than 140/90 mmHg, but the ACC/AHA update lowered the threshold. Indian guidelines have been slower to adopt this target, but the question specifies ACC/AHA.

Reference: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 20th ed.

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