Table 5:
Risk Stratification and Treatment
Stage
Group A
Group B
Group C
   No risk factors; no TOD/ no CCD At least 1 risk factor, but not including DM; no TOD/ no CCD TOD/CCD and/or DM,
± other risk factors
High-normal LM LM Drug
Stage 1 LM (up to 1 y) LM (up to 6 mo) Drug
Stage 2 and 3 Drug Drug Drug
TOD=Target organ damage; CCD=Clinical cardiovascular disease; DM=Diabetes mellitus;
LM=Lifestyle Modification
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