Hypertensive crisis remains a critical challenge in clinical practice, requiring rapid differentiation between hypertensive emergency with target organ damage and hypertensive urgency. This short video reviews key diagnostic cues, acute management strategies, management in special situations such as eclampsia (as per FOGSI guidelines), and principles of post-acute care with emphasis on long-term blood pressure control and prevention of recurrence. In your practice, what is your first step to distinguish hypertensive emergency from urgency under time pressure?
##Sources## ICMR Standard Treatment Workflow for Hypertension in Adults FOGSI-Gestosis-ICOG Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy Guidelines 2026## ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure its accuracy, we make no explicit or implied warranties about the…
