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

A patient has a BP of 190/120 mmHg and an acute aortic dissection — what's the best first step in treatment?

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Correct Incorrect Esmolol quickly reduces heart rate and BP, minimizing aortic wall stress.

A patient has a BP of 190/120 mmHg and an acute aortic dissection — what's the best first step in treatment?

• Oral labetalol
• IV esmolol
• IV nitroglycerin alone
• IV hydralazine