When Is High Blood Pressure Actually an Emergency?
Dr.
Alo, a double board-certified cardiologist, explains the real difference between a hypertensive emergency and hypertensive urgency when your blood pressure cuff shows a scary number like 180 over 120. You'll get a step by step protocol for what to do in the moment, who needs to lower their threshold for calling a doctor, and how to build a long term plan so you're not back in crisis mode again.
Read the full post: https://dralo.net/blog/when-is-high-blood-pressure-an-emergency
Questions this episode answers:
What is the difference between hypertensive emergency and hypertensive urgency?
What blood pressure number counts as a hypertensive crisis?
What should I do if my blood pressure is 180 over 120?
When should I call 911 for high blood pressure?
How do I bring down a high blood pressure reading safely at home?
Who is at higher risk during a hypertensive crisis?
Keywords: hypertensive emergency, hypertensive urgency, high blood pressure crisis, 180 over 120, blood pressure spike, when to go to er blood pressure, blood pressure monitoring at home, stroke symptoms high blood pressure, cardiologist advice, blood pressure medication compliance, aortic dissection symptoms, pregnancy high blood pressure
This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.
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