Hypertensive crisis is defined as a severe elevation in blood pressure (systolic BP >179 mm Hg, diastolic BP >109 mm Hg), which may or may not lead to organ damage. There are two types of hypertensive crisis:
Hypertensive Crisis
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Common sites of Epixtasis
Most common sites of epixtasis, the site is the anterior septum, where three major blood vessels enter the nasal cavity:
Acidosis
Lower than normal plasma pH (below 7.4) due to increased hydrogen ion concentration.
Triad of Aortic Stenosis Symptoms
Syncope
Chest pain
Heart Failure
Types of shock
There are four main types of shock categorized by the causes
Primary causes of obstructive shock
cardiac tamponade; tension pneumothorax; pulmonary or air embolism
Obstructive Shock
due to obstruction of great vessels or heart that impedes the blood flow
Distributive shock
Distributive shock is caused by peripheral vascular dilatation resulting in drop in peripheral resistance.
Cause of Acute Coronary Syndrome
Atherosclerosis is the primary cause of ACS
Management of Distributive shock
Management is often based on the cause of the shock or the type of shock.
