About the Webinar

Hypertensive emergency is defined as a severe elevation in blood pressure (typically ≥180/120 mmHg) accompanied by acute target-organ damage such as encephalopathy, stroke, myocardial ischemia, acute heart failure, aortic dissection, or acute kidney injury. Management requires immediate hospitalization and careful blood pressure reduction using intravenous agents like labetalol, nicardipine, or nitroprusside, depending on the clinical scenario. The goal is not rapid normalization, but controlled lowering of mean arterial pressure by about 20–25% within the first hour to prevent hypoperfusion. Subsequent reduction is gradual over the next 24–48 hours based on the underlying condition. Prompt identification of the precipitating cause and continuous hemodynamic monitoring are critical to improving outcomes.

Meet the Speaker

Dr. Mohamad Wani

Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, University of Birmingham, Consultant Emergency Medicine, Dudley Group NHS Foundation, England, United Kingdom

Dr. Mohamad Wani is an accomplished Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Birmingham and a Consultant in Emergency Medicine with the Dudley Group NHS Foundation in the United Kingdom. He is known for his extensive clinical expertise in managing high-acuity emergencies and his leadership in advancing emergency care protocols. Dr. Wani is actively involved in academic teaching, research, and curriculum development, contributing significantly to the training of future emergency physicians. His work emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and innovation in emergency medicine. He is widely respected for his commitment to improving clinical outcomes and strengthening emergency care systems.