A
hypertensive crisis refers to a situation where a person's blood pressure becomes extremely high unexpectedly. This sudden and severe increase in blood pressure may cause serious health problems and could be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
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«The first monoamine oxidase inhibitors often had severe side effects, for
example hypertensive crises, which necessitated adherence to a strict diet,» explains Sacher.
There have been postmarketing reports of patients who experienced significantly elevated blood pressure (including rare cases
of hypertensive crisis) after ingestion of unknown amounts of tyramine - rich foods while taking recommended doses of AZILECT.
«The first monoamine oxidase inhibitors often had severe side effects, for
example hypertensive crises, which necessitated adherence to a strict diet,» explains Sacher.
If the reading is still at or above that level, you should seek immediate emergency medical treatment for
a hypertensive crisis.
Emergency room doctors measured her blood pressure at 226 over 154 — a «
hypertensive crisis» that could lead to a stroke or heart attack.
And in a case study of a 28 - year old male, an over-the-counter MAO inhibitor was seen to cause «
hypertensive crisis» after ingestion (18).
Cats in
a hypertensive crisis (severe neurological symptoms or sudden onset blindness) will need emergency treatment and will usually require hospitalization and careful monitoring.
Cats in
a hypertensive crisis must be admitted to the hospital for intravenous and other medication and careful monitoring over a few days.