Arterial hypertension is the most actual disease of the cardiovascular system. The prevalence of hypertension is the same throughout the world, and it is more common in the elderly. In persons older than 60 years, the prevalence of hypertension is more than 60%. A dangerous complication of hypertension is a hypertensive crisis that requires emergency care. Every person suffering from hypertension should know the signs and how to provide self-help in case of a hypertensive crisis.

On November 4, 2022, within the framework of the Silver University project, the teacher of the Department of Simulation and Educational Technologies, a general practitioner Smagulova Zh. I. held a seminar for pensioners on the topic “1st help in hypertensive crisis”. She gave general recommendations, gave advice and answered questions.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”126049″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” lazy_loading=”true”][/vc_column][/vc_row]