Malignant Hypertension

Question 1

what is accelerated hypertension?

Answer 1

abover 180/120, with retinal haemorrhages and papilloedema (optic disc swelling)

Question 2

same day assessment for malignant hypertension?

Answer 2

fundoscopy, confusion, heart failure, suspected acute coronary syndrome, acute kidney imjury

Question 3

IV options for hypertensive emergency?

Answer 3

sodium nitroprusside
labetalol
glyceryl trinitrate
nicardipine