What Are The Symptoms Of A Hypertensive Crisis

What Are The Symptoms Of A Hypertensive Crisis
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A hypertensive crisis is an acute rise of blood pressure that requires urgent medical assessment. The parameters indicating a hypertensive crisis are values above 110 mmHg in diastolic pressure or above 180 mmHg in systolic pressure. Blood pressure figures lower than those stated should still be considered hazardous to health but of lower risk. Hypertensive crises are dangerous as they can trigger damage to the cardiovascular system. In this OneHowTo article we explain what the symptoms of a hypertensive crisis are.

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Most people who suffer a hypertensive crisis are poorly followed patients with prior arterial hypertension diagnosis. It is important that they care for themselves and attend clinical check ups to properly manage the disease and so prevent a hypertensive crisis. In this type of patient the crisis is triggered through a stressful situation or severe pain. Pregnant women can also experience a hypertensive crisis.

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The main factor that will make the patient want to see a doctor will be a severe headache accompanied by vomiting and a feeling of dizziness. The headache is defined by compression; you can see this article how to treat tension headache for more information.

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It is possible that during a hypertensive episode there are spontaneous nosebleeds or epistaxis. This is due to the high pressure conditions in which the blood is forced to flow through the arteries.

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Another of the symptoms of a hypertensive crisis that will tell you if it should become a medical emergency is when target organs such as the heart, brain or kidneys are affected. This is manifested by acute chest pain, suggesting angina or heart attack, choking sensation (Dyspnea), or neurological deficit like that of a stroke.

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The hypertension can subject the eyes to alterations such as bleeding, high pressure which can cause dizziness, blurry vision or reduced visual accuracy. During a hypertensive crisis the person may appear unresposive.

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In severe conditions drowsiness, coma, seizures, focal deficits, renal failure and / or heart failure can happen, among all the other symptoms of a hypertensive crisis.

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It is important to remember that a hypertensive crisis should be treated as a medical emergency and must be addressed and diagnosed by professionals who will then carry out a suitable treatment.

This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.

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