Extras Flashcards
1
Q
What is the BP for malignant HTN?
A
BP over 180/120
2
Q
What is the treatment for a hypertensive emergency?
A
Sodium nitroprusside
Pregnant women: Hydralazine
In presence of ischemia: NTG
3
Q
What needs to be present for a hypertensive emergency to be considered “malignant”?
A
Papilledema