BACKGROUND Elevated blood pressure (BP) is pervasive among patients that visit
emergency departments (EDs) for their care. METHODS In this review article, we outline the …

Physicians routinely order blood pressure (BP) medications on an as needed basis or pro re
nata to control BPs in hospitalized patients. We hypothesized that treatment of inpatients …

Hypertensive emergencies cause substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly when
acute organ injury is present. Careful and effective strategies to reduce blood pressure and …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this study is to review data surrounding the
emergency department management of elevated blood pressure in older adults, including …

Abstract Purpose of Review Hypertension (HTN) is the most prevalent cardiovascular
disease and poses a major population level risk to long-term health outcomes. Despite this …

Background Current guidelines for the management of asymptomatic hypertension (HTN) in
the inpatient setting recommend the use of oral antihypertensives. However, in clinical …

Results Six resident physicians and three medical students volunteered their verbal
feedback, and agreed when they were specifically asked if the cases were educational …

Abstract Study objective In the Emergency Department (ED) setting, clinicians commonly
treat severely elevated blood pressure (BP) despite the absence of evidence supporting this …

2. What is the mechanism of action of direct arterial vasodilators? Hydralazine acts on the
arterial vessels, causing vasodilation and reduction of vascular resistance and blood …

Methods This is a retrospective study of adults with sICH and elevated intracranial pressure.
Patients who were admitted from any referring ED to our CCRU from 1 August 2013 to 30 …