<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.A 5 6 , 210 lb., 64-year-old male business executive had a physical exam prior to his retirement from corporate work. His blood pressure was 180115 on three separate days. Further examination showed normal to low plasma renin activity, elevated total peripheral resistance TPR, cardiac output CO of 7.2 Lmin, x-ray evidence of left ventricular hypertrophy, retinal hemorrhages, and mild polyuria. Recommended therapy was weight reduction to his ideal level, a low-salt diet 2 gmday sodium, prudent exercise, and a reduction in alcohol consumption 3 oz whiskeyday. This change in lifestyle did little to change the condition. Medication was initiated in the form of an oral diuretic and progressed to a beta-blocker; eventually a vasodilator was included to reduce the blood pressure to 14090. 1. What is the diagnosis for this individual?  <response>: Hello, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that all his symptoms are age-related and acquired hypertension for which his physician is giving him stepwise treatment. Its recommended for him to be in the follow-up with his physician to maintain healthy blood pressure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. 