Episode 3 - Asymptomatic Hypertension

Vitals & Useful Links:

• What do you do when your patient has very high blood pressure but no symptoms? Learn about some guidelines published by ACEP concerning just this presentation (see spoilers below)  
• Blog: Elevated Asymptomatic Hypertension - Rebel EM
• ACEP 2013 Guidelines for Asymptomatic Hypertension
• Podcast: EM Cases - Asymptomatic Hypertension

Arman (MS4) finally leads the cohosts, Kyle (MS4) and Adam (MS3), through a case he had of a woman with severely elevated blood pressure. How would approach this case? As always, we learn a bit about how to treat someone with hypertension in the Emergency setting, and what to watch out for. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please email us at [email protected]

*****EPISODE SPOILERS BELOW*****

Here's the article we presented today

Asymptomatic Elevated Blood Pressure. (2013, February). Retrieved September 14, 2020, from https://www.acep.org/patient-care/clinical-policies/asymptomatic-elevated-blood-pressure/

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The views/opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the hosts/guests and do not reflect their respective institutions. This is NOT a medical advice podcast, if you are having a medical emergency you should call 911 and get help. This is an educational podcast, and as such, sometimes we get things wrong - if you notice this, please email us at [email protected].