Abstract
Hypertensive crisis is a serious condition that is associated with end-organ damage or may result in end-organ damage if left untreated. Causes of acute rises in blood pressure include medications,noncompliance, and poorly controlled chronic hypertension. Treatment of a hypertensive crisis should be tailored to each individual based on the extent of end-organ injury and comorbid conditions. Prompt and rapid reduction of blood pressure under continuous surveillance is essential in patients who have acute end-organ damage.
MeSH terms
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use*
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Calcium Channel Blockers / therapeutic use
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Critical Care / methods*
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Critical Illness
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Emergencies
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Emergency Service, Hospital*
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Hypertension, Malignant / diagnosis*
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Hypertension, Malignant / drug therapy*
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Hypertension, Malignant / mortality
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Male
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Multiple Organ Failure / diagnosis*
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Multiple Organ Failure / mortality
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Multiple Organ Failure / therapy
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Risk Assessment
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Survival Analysis
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
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Antihypertensive Agents
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Calcium Channel Blockers