Hypertensive urgencies and emergencies.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Hypertension management is a common reason for visits to primary care physicians. One third of patients with hypertension do not have controlled blood pressure, and may present to the physician's office with hypertensive urgencies or emergencies. How to define severely elevated blood pressure, appropriate triage, and the clinical evaluation of those with hypertensive urgencies or emergencies is reviewed. Suggestions for pharmacologic therapy and follow-up are offered.
Medical subject headings
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Emergencies
- Hypertension
- Primary Health Care