22nd June 2026

An 87-year-old lady with a past medical history of falls and hip fracture has presented to the clinic for a blood pressure check.

An 87-year-old lady with a past medical history of falls and hip fracture has presented to the clinic for a blood pressure check. It is noted that she only takes Adcal D3 regularly. During the appointment, it is noted that her blood pressure is raised at 180/120. She denies having any headaches, visual changes or any chest pain. She is not confused and does not have signs of fluid overload. The GP performs a fundoscopy examination and does not find any features of papilledema or retinal haemorrhages. He then proceeds to dip her urine. Her urine dipstick shows no protein, no blood, and no WCC.

He then calls the medical registrar at the nearby hospital for advice. How would you proceed?

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