Question

A 66-year-old with suspected aortic dissection after sudden pain has severe hypertension. Which BP/HR targets are recommended acutely?

Accepted Answer

SBP ~100-120 mm Hg and HR <60 bpm

Answer

BP left untreated to maintain organ perfusion

Answer

Target SBP <90 regardless of symptoms

Answer

HR <100 is sufficient

Answer

Target only diastolic BP

Practice question

A 66-year-old with suspected aortic dissection after sudden pain has severe hypertension. Which BP/HR targets are recommended acutely?