Hypertensive crisis

Med Clin North Am. 1986 Jul;70(4):749-67. doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30923-3.

Abstract

Although rare, hypertensive crises may rapidly lead to irreversible organ damage or death. Their prompt recognition, based primarily on physical signs and symptoms, is essential. Appropriately aggressive therapy, and evaluation of precipitating and exacerbating conditions, will often result in a satisfactory outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / therapy
  • Catecholamines / metabolism
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / etiology
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / prevention & control
  • Emergencies
  • Female
  • Heart Diseases / complications
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / complications
  • Hypertension / etiology
  • Hypertension / therapy*
  • Hypertension, Malignant / therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurologic Manifestations
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy

Substances

  • Catecholamines