Hypertension crisis in the emergency department.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-2012
Abstract
Hypertensive crises, which include hypertensive emergencies and urgencies, are frequently encountered in the emergency department, and require immediate attention as they can lead to irreversible end-organ damage. Normal blood pressure (BP) regulation is altered during acute rises in BP, leading to end-organ damage. Multiple organs can be injured. Special considerations should be given to hypertensive pregnant patients and patients with postoperative hypertension. Treatment should be individualized to each patient based on the type and extent of end-organ damage, degree of BP elevation, and the specific side effects that each medication could have on a patient's preexisting comorbidities.
Volume
30
Issue
4
First Page
533
Last Page
543
ISSN
1558-2264
Published In/Presented At
Johnson, W., Nguyen, M. L., & Patel, R. (2012). Hypertension crisis in the emergency department. Cardiology clinics, 30(4), 533–543. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccl.2012.07.011
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
23102030
Department(s)
Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division
Document Type
Article