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In the elderly, with mild systolic hypertension (170–180 mmHg), which of the following is correct?
(A) Diastolic blood pressure rather than systolic blood pressure is a better predictor of cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality
(B) Effective lowering of mild systolic hypertension is associated with a decreased incidence of stroke in those aged 65-80 years
(C) A serum creatinine level of 0.15 mmol/L (<0.11) is a contraindication for anti-hypertensive therapy
(D) The lower plasma renin activity in the elderly results in a decreased efficacy of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in this age group
(E) A history of stroke would be a contraindication to antihypertensive treatment in such patients
In the elderly, with mild systolic hypertension (170–180 mmHg), which of the following is correct?
(A) Diastolic blood pressure rather than systolic blood pressure is a better predictor of cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality
(B) Effective lowering of mild systolic hypertension is associated with a decreased incidence of stroke in those aged 65-80 years
(C) A serum creatinine level of 0.15 mmol/L (<0.11) is a contraindication for anti-hypertensive therapy
(D) The lower plasma renin activity in the elderly results in a decreased efficacy of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in this age group
(E) A history of stroke would be a contraindication to antihypertensive treatment in such patients
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