What is a hypertensive crisis?
What is a hypertensive crisis?
Question posted by Davedaslave on 28 Sep 2022
Last updated on 28 September 2022 by masso
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masso
28 Sep 2022
A hypertensive crisis is a sudden, severe increase in blood pressure. The blood pressure reading is 180/120 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or greater. A hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. It can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening health problems.
Source: Mayo Clinic
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