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Hypertensive Emergency

Recognition and management of hypertensive emergency (SBP >180/120 with end-organ damage) versus hypertensive urgency.

Source: ESC/ESH 2018 Hypertension Guidelines; NICE NG136

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Confirm and Assess

Confirm BP in both arms (repeat in 5 minutes to rule out anxiety/white coat). Investigate for end-organ damage: • ECG: LVH, ischaemia, arrhythmia • Urine dipstick: proteinuria (haematuria), renal involvement • Bloods: U&E (AKI), FBC (MAHA in HUS/TTP), LFTs, troponin, coagulation • Fundoscopy: papilloedema (grade IV), flame haemorrhages (grade III) • CXR: aortic widening (dissection), pulmonary oedema • CT head: if neurological symptoms (CVA, PRES, hypertensive encephalopathy)

Related

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.