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PREOPERATIVE HYPERTENSION: PERIOPERATIVE IMPLICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK; Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James’s, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, UK
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Systemic arterial hypertension is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, affecting a substantial portion of the adult population. The article outlines the management strategies for patients with hypertension undergoing elective surgery, highlighting the need for careful consideration of antihypertensive medications and the implications of preoperative blood pressure on surgical outcomes. It reviews current guidelines and evidence regarding the continuation of specific antihypertensive agents during the perioperative period.
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