Do You Know How to Recognize Hypertension Urgency, Emergency, or Crisis?
Do you know how to recognize hypertension urgency, emergency or crisis? When your blood pressure is severely elevated and you have no damage to your target organs, you may have hypertension urgency. Severely elevated blood pressure is from 160/100 to 180/110 mm Hg. However, the severity may be based on your usual blood pressure. If you have elevated blood pressure with symptoms like chest pain, back pain, headache, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, trouble walking, or vision problems, call 911. It is also important to know the signs and symptoms of stroke and heart attack.If you have any of these symptoms, call 911. Causes of hypertension urgency, emergency or crisis The most common cause of hypertension urgency, emergency or crisis may be due to chronic uncontrolled blood pressure, pain, or missed…
