A 66-year-old with suspected aortic dissection after sudden pain has severe hypertension. Which BP/HR targets are recommended acutely?...

Question

A 66-year-old with suspected aortic dissection after sudden pain has severe hypertension. Which BP/HR targets are recommended acutely?

Accepted Answer

SBP ~100-120 mm Hg and HR

Answer

BP left untreated to maintain organ perfusion

Answer

Target SBP

Answer

HR

Answer

Target only diastolic BP

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