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Severe hypertension is defined as a sustained elevation in blood pressure that is consistently equal to or greater than 180/120 mmHg. Hypertension is a common medical condition characterized by high blood pressure, which can cause damage to the blood vessels, heart, kidneys, and other organs.
Severe hypertension can lead to a range of complications, including:
Treatment for severe hypertension typically involves immediate reduction of blood pressure using intravenous medications in a hospital setting. After the initial management, long-term management involves lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, regular exercise, healthy diet, and smoking cessation, and medications to control blood pressure, such as diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and ACE inhibitors.
Prevention measures for hypertension include maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, healthy diet, limiting alcohol and salt intake, and managing stress. Individuals with a family history of hypertension, or who have other risk factors such as high cholesterol, diabetes, or kidney disease, should be screened regularly for high blood pressure.