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Historical and physical findings associated with hypertensive emergencies
| Finding | Diagnostic consideration |
|---|---|
| Focal neurologic symptoms | Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke |
| Fresh flame hemorrhages, papilledema, delirium | Hypertensive encephalopathy |
| Acute chest pain, back pain | Aortic dissection, myocardial infarction |
| Acute dyspnea | Pulmonary edema |
| Seizures, pregnancy | Eclampsia |
| Hematuria | Acute hypertensive nephrosclerosis |
| Headache, palpitations, sweating | Pheochromocytoma |
