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Clinical
Characteristics of the Hypertensive Emergency
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Blood |
Funduscopic Findings |
Neurologic Status | Cardiac Findings | Renal Symptoms |
Gastrointestinal Symptoms |
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>220/140 mm Hg |
Hemorrhages, exudates, papilledema | Headache, confusion, somnolence, stupor, visual loss, seizures, focal neurologic deficits, coma | Prominent apical pulsation, cardiac enlargement, congestive heart failure | Azotemia, proteinuria, oliguria | Nausea, vomiting |
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2003 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
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