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Step | White Male < 55 | Black or Over 55 |
1 | ACEI or ARB | CCB or Diuretic(Thiazide) |
2 | ACEI or ARB + CCB or Diuretic(Thiazide) | ACEI or ARB +CCB or Diuretic(Thiazide) |
3 | ACEI or ARB + CCB + Diuretic | ACEI or ARB + CCB + Diuretic |
4 | Add alpha blocker/another diuretic | Add alpha blocker/another diuretic |