We understand that the medical terms hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency may sound similar, but the difference between them can be life-saving. Both involve a dangerously high blood pressure—typically 180/120 mm Hg or above—, but only one causes active damage to vital organs and requires immediate, intensive medical care. Recognizing this distinction is the first step tow... https://www.noblehrc.com/blog/what-is-the-critical-difference-between-hypertensive-urgency-and-emergency