Question

A 68-year-old with hypertensive emergency (BP 220/120) and headache, no aortic dissection. BP reduction target in first hour?

Accepted Answer

Reduce MAP by ≤25%

Answer

Normalize BP to <120/80 mm Hg

Answer

Reduce SBP by >50%

Answer

Reduce SBP to <140 immediately

Answer

Hold therapy until neuroimaging is done

Practice question

A 68-year-old with hypertensive emergency (BP 220/120) and headache, no aortic dissection. BP reduction target in first hour?