Differentials
Hypertensive urgency
SIGNS / SYMPTOMS
INVESTIGATIONS
SIGNS / SYMPTOMS
BP is above 180/120 mmHg but the patient is stable and there is no organ dysfunction.
INVESTIGATIONS
History, physical exam, laboratory tests, and imaging show no evidence of end-organ damage.
Uncontrolled essential hypertension
SIGNS / SYMPTOMS
INVESTIGATIONS
SIGNS / SYMPTOMS
Asymptomatic elevated BP.
BP is less than 180/120 mmHg.
INVESTIGATIONS
History, physical exam, laboratory tests, and imaging show no evidence of end-organ damage.
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