Flashcard 9 - Musculoskeletal/Neurological/Psychosocial Flashcard Set for the CCRN
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130 mmHg; 220
Explanation:
In patients with acute ischemic stroke who are not receiving thrombolytic therapy, elevated blood pressure is often tolerated (permissive hypertension) to help maintain cerebral perfusion. Antihypertensive medications are generally reserved for severe hypertension, such as a systolic blood pressure above 220 mmHg or a MAP greater than 130 mmHg.
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