How High is Too High? When you should call 911 for High Blood Pressure

There are two types of hypertensive crises:

• Both require immediate attention!

• Appropriate course of action is determined by status and symptoms of organ function

  • chest pain, shortness of breath, back pain, numbness/weakness, change in vision or difficulty speaking

Hypertensive Urgency:

• BP is 180/120 or greater (repeatedly), you are NOT having symptoms of target organ damage.

• Same reading or higher after 5 Min.

Hypertensive Emergency

• BP is 180/120 or greater, you ARE having symptoms of target organ damage!

• DO NOT WAIT! Call 911

Tips

• Keep in contact with your primary care provider!

• Take your medications as prescribed!

• Take and track your blood pressure regularly!

For more info go to:

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings/hypertensive-crisis-when-you-should-call-911-for-high-blood-pressure