Question

A 63-year-old with severe spontaneous ICH presents 90 minutes after onset; SBP 212 mmHg. Best blood pressure target in the acute phase?

Accepted Answer

Lower acutely to target SBP ~140-160 mmHg

Answer

Lower to <220 mmHg; no antihypertensives needed

Answer

Lower rapidly to SBP <120 mmHg

Answer

Lower to DBP <60 mmHg regardless of SBP

Answer

No blood pressure control in first 24 hours

Practice question

A 63-year-old with severe spontaneous ICH presents 90 minutes after onset; SBP 212 mmHg. Best blood pressure target in the acute phase?