Can You Master Hypertensive Cases at 190/120 Blood Pressure?

Can You Master Hypertensive Cases at 190/120 Blood Pressure?

When treating a hypertensive emergency, how much should you lower the mean arterial pressure in the first hour?

30%
Correct Incorrect Rapid drops can cause ischemia; a gradual 25% reduction in MAP is safest initially.

When treating a hypertensive emergency, how much should you lower the mean arterial pressure in the first hour?

  • 0.5
  • 0.75
  • Return to normal immediately
  • No more than 25%
30%