Hypertensive crises consist of hypertensive emergencies and urgencies. With hypertensive emergencies, there is evidence of acute end-organ damage in the setting of an elevated blood pressure. With ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, can affect anyone, irrespective of age, gender, or ethnicity. It is a condition where the force of blood against artery walls is consistently too high, putting ...

I would like to inquire about the use of the sublingual nifedipine for patients with hypertensive urgency or emergency. It has been suggested that the drug type should be avoided during a hypertensive ...

A blood pressure reading of 180/120 mm Hg or higher is dangerously high for women. Symptoms of a hypertensive crisis include chest pain, shortness of breath, and severe headache. If your blood ...

Hypertension may be silent, but its consequences are not. Early detection and timely treatment can prevent heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. As the country observes Philippine Heart Month, ...