Hypertensive crisis
Keywords:
hypertension, crisis
Abstract
Hypertension is a common medical problem. It affects approximately one in four adults worldwide, with evidence that the prevalence is rising. In the USA, approximately 30% of adults have some form of hypertension.1 It is estimated that 1-2% of the hypertensive population will present with an acute and severe elevation of blood pressure at some stage, i.e. hypertensive crisis: systolic blood pressure > 180 mmHg, or diastolic blood pressure > 120 mmHg.2
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