Managing Severe Hypertension Preventing a Cardiac Event
50-year-old Male, BP 210/130 on arrival4 days ICU stayMay 16, 2026Video included
General MedicineHypertensionCardiac PreventionEmergency
Chief Complaint / Presenting Problem
Severe headache, blurred vision, and dizziness for 2 days. Never on treatment for blood pressure despite being told to start 3 years ago.
Diagnosis
Hypertensive Emergency with Early Signs of End-Organ Damage (LVH, Grade III Hypertensive Retinopathy)
Treatment & Procedure
IV labetalol infusion for controlled BP reduction in ICU. Converted to oral antihypertensives over 48 hours. Cardiac and renal evaluation done. Lifestyle counselling.
Outcome & Result
BP 130/85 at discharge. No stroke or cardiac event. Regular follow-up established. BP well-controlled at 6 months on single tablet. Patient compliant with medication.