Hypertensive Crisis: When You Should 拨打911 for High Blood Pressure
A hypertensive, or high blood pressure, crisis is when blood pressure rises quickly 和 severely with readings of 180/120 mm Hg or greater.
The consequences of uncontrolled blood pressure in this range can be severe 和 include:
- 中风
- 的损失 consciousness
- 记忆丧失
- 心脏病
- Damage to the eyes 和 kidneys
- 的损失 肾脏功能
- 主动脉夹层
- 心绞痛 (unstable chest pain)
- Pulmonary edema (fluid backup in the lungs)
- 惊厥
The two types of high blood pressure crises to watch for
There are two types of hypertensive crises — both require immediate attention as early evaluation of organ function is critical to determine an appropriate course of action.
Hypertensive Urgency
If your blood pressure is 180/120 or greater, wait about five minutes 和 try again to take a reading. If the second reading is just as high 和 you are not experiencing any other associated symptoms of target organ damage such as chest pain, shortness of breath, 背部疼痛, 麻木和缺点, change in vision or difficulty speaking, this would be considered hypertensive urgency. Your health care professional may just have you adjust or add medications, but this situation rarely requires hospitalization.
Hypertensive Emergency
If your blood pressure reading is 180/120 or greater 和 you are experiencing any other associated symptoms of target organ damage such as chest pain, shortness of breath, 背部疼痛, 麻木和缺点, change in vision or difficulty speaking, this would be considered a hypertensive emergency. Do not wait to see whether your pressure comes down on its own. 拨打911.
做好准备.
If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, track your blood pressure 和 medications. If possible during an emergency, having these logs with you can provide valuable information to the medical team providing treatment.
