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What is considered stroke level high blood pressure?

Call 911 or emergency medical services if your blood pressure is 180/120 mm Hg or greater and you have chest pain, shortness of breath, or symptoms of stroke. Stroke symptoms include numbness or tingling, trouble speaking, or changes in vision.

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What's a hypertensive crisis? If I notice a spike in my blood pressure, what should I do? Answer From Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D. A hypertensive crisis is a sudden, severe increase in blood pressure. The blood pressure reading is 180/120 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or greater. A hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. It can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening health problems. Severely high blood pressure can damage blood vessels and body organs, including the heart, brain, kidneys and eyes. During a hypertensive crisis, the heart may not be able to pump blood effectively.

Hypertensive crises are grouped into two categories.

Urgent hypertensive crisis. Blood pressure is 180/120 mm Hg or greater. There are no signs of organ damage. Blood pressure is 180/120 or greater. There are no signs of organ damage. Emergency hypertensive crisis. Blood pressure is 180/120 mm Hg or greater. There is life-threatening damage to the body's organs.

Causes of a hypertensive crisis include:

Forgetting to take blood pressure medication

Suddenly stopping certain heart medications, such as beta blockers

Medication interactions

Tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma)

Symptoms of a hypertensive crisis may include:

Anxiety

Blurred vision

Chest pain

Confusion

Nausea and vomiting

Not responding to stimulation (unresponsiveness)

Seizures

Severe headache

Shortness of breath

If you get a very high blood pressure reading at home and don't have any symptoms, relax for a few minutes. Then check your blood pressure again. If it's still very high, seek medical care. Call 911 or emergency medical services if your blood pressure is 180/120 mm Hg or greater and you have chest pain, shortness of breath, or symptoms of stroke. Stroke symptoms include numbness or tingling, trouble speaking, or changes in vision. Treatment for a hypertensive crisis may include a hospital stay to monitor for organ damage. Medications to lower blood pressure are given by mouth or IV.

With Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D.

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What is high blood pressure?

If your blood pressure is elevated and you want to see an immediate change, lie down and take deep breaths. This is how you lower your blood pressure within minutes, helping to slow your heart rate and decrease your blood pressure. A blood pressure reading is taken to measure how forcefully your blood flows through your circulatory system. There are two numbers associated with blood pressure: Systolic: This is the higher number and measures blood pressure during a heartbeat. Diastolic: This is the lower number and measures blood pressure in between heartbeats. Normal blood pressure for you may be different than another person’s average blood pressure. You may naturally have blood pressure that averages higher or lower. However, blood pressure that is above or below your normal range can result in negative health problems. Your blood pressure is considered normal with a reading of 120/80. It is considered low once it falls to 90/60 or lower. High blood pressure is measured at varying levels:

Elevated: 120-129/80 or less

Hypertension stage 1: 130-139/80-89

Hypertension stage 2: 140 or higher/90 or higher

Hypertension stage 3: Higher than 180/higher than 120

Many people with high blood pressure may not even know they have it. This is why it’s often called the silent killer. You can occasionally have headaches but other symptoms are rare.

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