How Should Hypertensive Emergencies Be Managed?

Bottom Line

The therapeutic goal in hypertensive emergencies is to immediately and safely lower BP to halt end-organ damage. Drug selection should be individualized. TH

Dr. Shanahan is a hospitalist and assistant professor at the Denver VA Medical Center. Dr. Linas is professor of medicine in the division of renal diseases and hypertension at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. Dr. Anderson is associate professor and chief of the hospital medicine section at the Denver VA Medical Center.

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