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HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS: AN UPDATE ON CLINICAL APPROACH AND MANAGEMENT
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Hypertensive crisis is characterized by a severe and abrupt increase in blood pressure with impending or progressive acute end-organ damage. The document distinguishes between hypertensive emergency and hypertensive urgency based on the presence of acute end-organ damage. It emphasizes the importance of risk stratification and appropriate management strategies to prevent complications. The review also discusses the management of patients with asymptomatic hypertensive urgency in outpatient settings versus those requiring hospitalization for hypertensive emergencies.
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