Hypertensive crisis resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ayokunle Olubaniyi, M.B,B.S [2]
Definitions
- Hypertensive urgencies - These are severe elevations in blood pressure without evidence of target organ damage.[1]
- Hypertensive emergencies - These are severe elevations in blood pressure, usually greater than 180/120 mmHg, complicated by evidence of impending or progressive target organ dysfunction. They warrant urgent blood pressure reduction by parenteral agents to prevent or limit target organ damage.[1]
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
Management
Dos
Don'ts
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chobanian, AV.; Bakris, GL.; Black, HR.; Cushman, WC.; Green, LA.; Izzo, JL.; Jones, DW.; Materson, BJ.; Oparil, S. (2003). "The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure: the JNC 7 report". JAMA. 289 (19): 2560–72. doi:10.1001/jama.289.19.2560. PMID 12748199. Unknown parameter
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