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Focused Update on Pharmacologic Management of Hypertensive Emergencies
AbstractPurpose of ReviewHypertensive emergency is defined as a systolic blood pressure> 180 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure> 120 mmHg with evidence of new or progressive end-organ damage. The purpose of this paper is to review advances in the treatment of hypertensive emergencies within the last 5 years.Recent FindingsNew literature and recommendations for managing hypertensive emergencies in the setting of pregnancy, stroke, and heart failure have been published.SummaryOral nifedipine is now considered an alternative first-line therapy, along with intravenous hydralazine and labetalol for women presenti...
Source: Current Hypertension Reports - June 8, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
