ELI5. Why is an increase in systolic pressure of 180 and up considered an emergency but not dangerous to us during exercise?

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ELI5. Why is an increase in systolic pressure of 180 and up considered an emergency but not dangerous to us during exercise?

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Answer 1

High blood pressure is not actually considered an emergency, except with specific exceptions. High blood pressure without signs of organ damage like chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological changes is not a medical emergency. (And except in pregnancy/postpartum). If it’s chronic it certainly needs long term treatment with a primary care doctor, but doesn’t need emergency treatment in the vast majority of cases