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| What is a hypertensive urgency? |
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Definition
Increased BP (generally ≥ 185/110) without acute target organ damage |
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| What is a hypertensive emergency? |
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Definition
Increased BP (generally ≥ 185/110) with acute target organ damage (such as encephalopathy, MI, unstable angina, pulmonary edema, eclampsia, stroke, aortic dissection &c. )
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| General treatment of hypertensive urgency |
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Definition
oral medication with an onset of action of 15-30 minutes; reduce BP gradually over 24-48 hours |
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| Generaly treatment of hypertensive emergency? |
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Definition
Reduce SBP or MAP by 10 - 15% wihtin the first 30 - 60 minutes, continue to lower BP gradually over the next day. Use IV medication |
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| Which drugs are used in hypertensive urgencies |
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Definition
Captopril
Clonidine
Labetalol |
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Statement. Not a question.
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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