Question

Sudden increase in either or both systolic or diastolic blood pressure with evidence of end-organ damage.

A. Hypertensive emergency
B. Hypertensive urgency
C. Accelerated hypertension
D. Malignant hypertension

Answer 1

Hypertensive emergency is a sudden increase in either or both systolic or diastolic blood pressure with evidence of end-organ damage.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sudden increase in either or both systolic or diastolic blood pressure with evidence of end-organ damage is known as Hypertensive emergency. Hypertensive emergencies are situations in which there is a rapid and severe increase in blood pressure, usually causing acute target organ damage. This can include symptoms such as severe headache, shortness of breath, chest pain, or neurological deficits.