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Understanding Hypertensive Crises by membeismail44 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Hypertensive crises are severe elevations in blood pressure, classified into Hypertensive Urgency (no end organ damage) and Hypertensive Emergency (with end organ damage). Treatment varies, with Urgency managed through oral medications over days, while Emergency requires rapid IV medication to lower blood pressure. Investigations and differential diagnoses include various organ damages and conditions related to severe hypertension.
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