Hypertension

Question 1

Hypertensive Urgency (can be managed as outpatient)

Answer 1

DBP>120 AND no signs of end organ damage

Question 2

Hypertensive Emergency (require hospitalization)

Answer 2

DBP>120 and signs of end organ damage, LV failure, pulmonary edema, ACS, CVA/TIA, Renal failure, Encephalopathy, Aort An