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Hypertensive emergency
A condition that occurs when the blood pressure goes up high enough to rapidly cause damage to an organ.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Hypertensive emergency?
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A 43-year old asked:
Exhaustion after a hypertensive emergency. Any tips to get better faster?
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A 42-year old asked:
What would the typical vitals be of someone who is having a hypertensive emergency?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is stroke normal after a hypertensive emergency?
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A 38-year old asked:
How bad of a hypertensive emergency, if untreated, would cause aortic dissection?
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A 25-year old asked:
How do I know if I am in a hypertensive crisis?
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A 27-year old male asked:
What is the effect of alcohol on hypertensive patient??
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A 36-year old female asked:
What is the best diet and exercise for a hypertensive patience?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Is it safe to take All Natural Super Cleanse ifim pre hypertensive ?
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A 37-year old male asked:
I am hypertensive and i usually feel drowsy around midday, could this be connected?
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A 34-year old asked:
How can I ask hosts for Easter dinner to serve something besides ham? Im hypertensive.
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A 29-year old female asked:
Low impact chair exercises for hypertensive diabetic ladies over50s? Looking for 5 30sec stations for home gym clients
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A 35-year old female asked:
I'm hypertensive, but my bp suddenly dropped to 82/40. What could be wrong? I'm 35. Currently using 1 tab of thiapril daily.
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A 48-year old female asked:
What is the safest drug I can give if I encounter hypertensive client?is there a certain range of bp that tells what medication to give?
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A 33-year old male asked:
I am 34 years but hypertensive from last 3 year's. I drink whisky almost 3 days a week of about 3 pegs. Is alcohol factoring on increase my BP?
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A female asked:
Which anti hypertensive is best in diabeties?
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A 21-year old male asked:
What is the management for pre hypertensive person?
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A 46-year old asked:
What are markers for microvascular angina in hypertensive patients?
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A 30-year old female asked:
How can a person be hypertensive?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Is it safe to fast when hypertensive?
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A 50-year old male asked:
Suggest medication for ED.I am hypertensive &50 year old.
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A 50-year old female asked:
I'm hypertensive. I was told that it's best to take medicine in the evening and not daytime. Is this true?
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A 60-year old female asked:
Hi, I am hypertensive and feel little tired and increase in BP after body massage. Any connection? I haven't taken a reading for BP just feel so. Thnk
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A 31-year old asked:
Is it possible to cure hypertensive retinopathy?
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A 32-year old asked:
What can interfere with my anti-hypertensive medication?
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A 31-year old asked:
What is the life span of a mildly hypertensive stroke victim?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Could you tell me if it is safe to take xenical if you're hypertensive?
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A 31-year old male asked:
What is the life span of hypertensive person who is on regular tablet age is 32.
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A 47-year old male asked:
I have mild hypertensive gastrophy I have cirrohsis (compensated) will this lead to asceties over time?
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A 42-year old asked:
I use to have blood dripping from my nose. iam diabetic and hypertensive. iam 64 years old. What causes this?
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