How to handle hypertension in an emergency
Disease description:
My mother's hypertension is getting worse, and I'm especially worried about sudden emergencies. So I'd like to know how to handle high blood pressure in an emergency?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Emergency management of hypertension typically involves medication and adjustment of body position. If hypertension suddenly worsens, causing symptoms such as falling, unconsciousness, or shock, it is usually necessary to promptly administer medications like nitroglycerin or sodium nitroprusside under medical supervision to lower blood pressure and initiate treatment. Additionally, the patient's body position should be adjusted promptly, keeping the head slightly lower than the feet to facilitate blood return.
