What is the recommendation regarding antihypertensive treatment for people under 80 with stage 1 hypertension and a cardiovascular risk above 10%?
The committee agreed that people under 80 with stage 1 hypertension and a cardiovascular risk above 10% should have a discussion with their healthcare professional about starting antihypertensive treatment, alongside lifestyle changes, and that this would be a clinically and cost-effective use of NHS resources.