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Hypertensive Emergencies in the ED by Luis Lopez Reveles is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses hypertensive emergencies that present in the emergency department. It defines hypertensive urgency as severe hypertension with risk factors for end-organ damage but no current damage. Hypertensive emergency is defined as hypertension with objective evidence of end-organ damage. The goal in treating most hypertensive emergencies is to reduce blood pressure 25% within 24 hours, except for aortic dissection which requires faster reduction. A thorough history, physical exam, and testing
- Author
- Luis Lopez Reveles
- Language
- EN