The doctor told about the first aid in hypertensive crisis

Therapist Nadezhda Chernyshova gave advice on first aid for hypertensive crisis.

In a conversation with aif.ru on Monday, January 20, the specialist explained that hypertensive crisis is diagnosed when the upper pressure reading is above 160 and the lower one is above 100. To its signs the doctor attributed weakness, headache, flickering "flies" before the eyes, sometimes shortness of breath, a feeling of heaviness in the chest and an increase in blood pressure.

In hypotonics about hypertensive crisis can be talked about when the tonometer readings are 150 by 90. In this case, it is necessary to call an ambulance.

Before the arrival of the "ambulance" Chernyshova urged to help the patient to take a comfortable position, the head should be elevated. It is also desirable to remove bright light and create a calm environment, writes RT. In addition, a person should unbutton tight clothing, such as a collar, loosen a tie, belt, remove everything that can squeeze the vessels, so that the blood flow is free.

The doctor pointed out that if a person has a hypertensive crisis is not the first time and he is registered and has a doctor's prescribed drugs, it is necessary to take the drug and after 40-60 minutes again measure the pressure, clarifies the site kp.ru. If it has not decreased, an ambulance should be called. She emphasized that it is impossible to allow an overdose of drugs to prevent excessive reduction of pressure.

On January 9, therapist Viktor Lishin in a conversation with "Moscow 24" warned that ignoring hypertensive crisis can lead to a heart attack. According to him, this is a condition in which the blood pressure becomes very high, and in this case it is categorically impossible to engage in physical activity and take several doses of hypotensive medication, writes 360.ru.

In May 2023, cardiologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences Denis Sokolov urged to measure the pressure and call an ambulance at the first signs of hypertensive crisis. The specialist warned that it is impossible to treat high blood pressure independently, without the advice of a specialist.

Earlier osteopathic physician and neurologist Alexander Evdokimov noted that a sharp increasing headache along with visual disturbances may be a sign of stroke or hypertensive crisis, writes NSN.