Question

A 70-year-old with suspected TIA has BP 186/104 mm Hg in ED, no stroke evidence on imaging. Which BP plan is recommended acutely?

Accepted Answer

Initiate BP reduction aiming <130/80 before discharge

Answer

No treatment needed for TIA

Answer

Aim SBP <110 immediately

Answer

Delay BP therapy for 2 weeks

Answer

IV nitroprusside to SBP <90

Practice question

A 70-year-old with suspected TIA has BP 186/104 mm Hg in ED, no stroke evidence on imaging. Which BP plan is recommended acutely?