Diagnosis and treatment of hypertensive crises in the elderly patients / 老年心脏病学杂志(英文版)
Journal of Geriatric Cardiology
;
(12): 50-55, 2007.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-461932
ABSTRACT
Hypertension is a common clinical problem in the elderly worldwide and physicians of all types are likely to encounter patients with hypertensive urgencies and emergencies in these patients. Although various terms have been applied to these conditions,they are all characterized by acute elevations in blood pressure and evidence of end-organ injury. Prompt, but carefully considered therapy is necessary to limit morbidity and mortality. A wide range of pharmacologic alternatives are available to the practitioner to control blood pressure and treat complications in these patients. The management of the elderly patient with hypertensive crises needs to include close monitoring and a gentle decline in blood pressure to avoid catastrophic complications, exacerbation of ischemic myopathy, and vascular insufficiency.
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Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Geriatric Cardiology
Year:
2007
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Article
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