Increased blood pressure

Increased blood pressure can be described as a condition in which the pressure in the systemic arteries is elevated to abnormal levels. A blood pressure of 120/80 is considered normal for an adult. A blood pressure of 90/60 or lower is considered hypotension and a blood pressure between 120/80 and 90/60 is considered prehypotension. [1] Conversely a blood pressure greater than 120/80 and less than 139/89 is considered prehypertension. [2]

Within the medical literature, a situation in which a person's blood pressure is very high (e.g., >180/>110 mmHg) with minimal or no symptoms, and no signs or symptoms indicating acute organ damage is referred to as a "hypertensive urgency". [3] [4] In contrast, a situation where severe blood pressure is accompanied by evidence of progressive organ or system damage is referred to as a "hypertensive emergency". [5]

Increased blood pressure is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of deliriants and vasoconstricting compounds, such as traditional stimulants and stimulating psychedelics.


References

  1. Management of severe asymptomatic hypertension (hypertensive urgencies) in adults | https://www.uptodate.com/contents/management-of-severe-asymptomatic-hypertension-hypertensive-urgencies-in-adults
  2. acute hypertension: a systematic review and appraisal of guidelines | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25598731
  3. Management of severe asymptomatic hypertension (hypertensive urgencies) in adults | https://www.uptodate.com/contents/management-of-severe-asymptomatic-hypertension-hypertensive-urgencies-in-adults

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