Hypertensive Urgency Vs Hypertensive Emergency
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How can individuals distinguish between hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency, and what steps should they take if they suspect they are experiencing either condition?
Hypertensive Urgency:
- Definition: Significant blood pressure rise without immediate health danger.
- Diagnosis: Systolic BP > 180 mm Hg or diastolic BP > 110 mm Hg.
- Symptoms: May include severe headache, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, and anxiety.
- Detection: Often discovered during routine medical check-ups, with some experiencing no symptoms.
- Treatment: Involves blood pressure-lowering medications, lifestyle changes (exercise, low-sodium diet).
- Follow-up: Patients advised to monitor BP, follow up with healthcare provider.
Hypertensive Emergency:
- Definition: Severe, life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical attention.
- Diagnosis: BP > 180/120 mm Hg with accompanying symptoms (chest pain, shortness of breath, severe headache, seizures, confusion, loss of consciousness).
- Risks: Potential damage to vital organs (brain, heart, kidneys) leading to stroke, heart attack, or kidney failure if untreated.
- Treatment: Requires hospitalization, intravenous medications to lower BP, and ICU monitoring.
- Prevention: Urgent medical attention crucial to prevent complications.
Conclusion:
- High Blood Pressure Types: Urgency (non-immediate harm) and Emergency (severe, immediate danger).
- Importance: Monitor symptoms, seek medical attention for emergencies, and follow up with healthcare providers for proper blood pressure management.
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