Question

A 55-year-old with long-standing hypertension presents in the ED with hypertensive emergency (no aortic dissection). Target BP reduction within first hour?

Accepted Answer

Lower MAP by about 20-25%

Answer

Lower MAP by >40%

Answer

Lower SBP to <120 immediately

Answer

No BP lowering initially

Answer

Lower DBP to <80 immediately

Practice question

A 55-year-old with long-standing hypertension presents in the ED with hypertensive emergency (no aortic dissection). Target BP reduction within first hour?