Hypertensive urgency (Q85171)
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Hypertensive urgency occurs when blood pressure spikes -- blood pressure readings are 180/110 mmHg or higher -- but there is no damage to the body's organs (such as pulmonary edema, cardiac ischemia, neurologic deficits, or acute renal failure). Blood pressure can be brought down safely within a few hours with blood pressure medication.
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| English | Hypertensive urgency |
Hypertensive urgency occurs when blood pressure spikes -- blood pressure readings are 180/110 mmHg or higher -- but there is no damage to the body's organs (such as pulmonary edema, cardiac ischemia, neurologic deficits, or acute renal failure). Blood pressure can be brought down safely within a few hours with blood pressure medication. |
