A 40-year-old woman presented to the hospital with chief complaints of very high blood pressure and palpitation. Medical history: The patient was hypertensive for the past five years and was on amlodipine 2.5 mg daily. Physical examination: The patient was positive for dyspnea, diaphoresis, chest pain, and palpitations. She was also distressed, tachycardic, and anxious.
The vital parameters of the patient were: Blood pressure: 178/118 mm Hg Heart rate (HR): 167 beats/minute A CT scan was performed. (Cover image) What can be the probable diagnosis in this patient? (The correct answer will be posted soon) Source: Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency Medicine This question is from the Editorial Team of Docplexus and is meant for educational purposes only.
