Table 1:
Clinical Characteristics of the Hypertensive Emergency

Blood
Pressure

Funduscopic
Findings
Neurologic Status Cardiac Findings Renal
Symptoms
Gastrointestinal
Symptoms
Usually >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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