Blood pressure is the correct medical term for measuring the force of blood against arterial walls. In hypertensive crisis, blood pressure reaches dangerously high levels requiring immediate medical intervention to prevent organ damage.
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Hypertensive Crisis:
- Definition: severe elevation of blood pressure >180/120 mmHg
- Types: hypertensive urgency, hypertensive emergency
- Symptoms: severe headache, chest pain, visual changes, nausea
- Risk factors: uncontrolled hypertension, medication non-compliance
- Complications: stroke, heart attack, kidney damage
- Treatment: immediate BP reduction with IV medications
- Common medications: labetalol, hydralazine, nicardipine
- Target organs affected: brain, heart, kidneys, eyes
- Monitoring requirements: continuous BP measurement
- Prevention: regular BP checks, medication adherence
- Normal BP range:
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