Hypertensive crisis (HC) is a "clot", "quintessence" of arterial hypertension, a kind of "explosion" in the body. Consequences of this "explosion" may persist for some time and require medical supervision.
- absence of drug therapy for arterial hypertension
- cancellation of medications prescribed to lower blood pressure
- acute respiratory viral disease
- exacerbation of any concomitant pathology (bronchial asthma, diabetes mellitus, peptic ulcer, etc.)
- pain syndrome of any localization, especially of musculoskeletal system (spine, joints)
- physiotherapy for any pathology, especially of musculoskeletal system
- taking painkillers, anti-inflammatory medications (nise, diclofenac, celecoxib, etc.)
- traumas (especially craniocerebral traumas)
- bleeding, heavy blood loss
- surgical interventions (especially abdominal, i.e. surgery on the organs of the chest and abdomen)
- alcohol abuse, especially large quantities of spirits
- large amounts of coffee, strong tea
- heavy smoking
- drugs
- violation of the sleep regime, work without vacations and days off, especially in a chronic regime
- night shift work
- frequent flights, trips
- strong psycho-emotional shocks
- too much salt in food
- combination of several factors (e.g., pain syndrome in the spine, taking anti-inflammatory drugs, physical procedures)
After the recipient has managed to cope with an elevated BP, he needs to stay at home for at least 3-5 days, under the supervision of a doctor.
Basic rules of behavior after HC:
- 1. Stay at home, take a sick leave, if the patient is able to work. To do this, go to the clinic of your place of residence, call the doctor at home.
- 2. Analyze the causes that may have led to an increase in blood pressure, avoid further exposure to them
- 3. Contact your attending physician as soon as possible, discuss the problem: the doctor will identify the causes of BP, make the necessary adjustments to the treatment regimen, or prescribe therapy, if it is absent
- 4. Start planned hypotensive therapy, since.ะบ. All means to stop HF have a short period of action (on average, 4-6 hours), HF may recur, especially if the influence of the triggering factor persists
- 5. Get all the tests your doctor will recommend. This is necessary because.the crisis may be the first symptom of a serious illness
- 6. Be under the care of the attending physician for as long as he or she considers necessary
- 7. carry out all of the specialist's recommendations
Properly selected outpatient therapy, compliance with the recommendations of the attending physician – is the only reliable means of preventing GC. An important role is played by the opportunity to be constantly observed by a specialist who knows all the peculiarities of his patient's disease and in whom the patient trusts.
We wish you good health!