May 28, 2024 · Hypertensive emergency involves acute target-organ damage and should be treated swiftly, usually with intravenous antihypertensive medications, in a closely monitored setting. However, the risk-benefit ratio of initiating or intensifying antihypertensive medications for asymptomatic elevated inpatient BP is less clear.

To align with its mission to reduce the global burden of raised blood pressure (BP), the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) has developed worldwide practice guidelines for the management of hypertension in adults, aged 18 years and older.

Two well-performed simulation studies demonstrate a highly positive population impact of following the 2017 ACC/AHA hypertension guideline recommendations for lowering BP in hypertensive persons compared to older guidelines.

Aug 13, 2024 · The American Heart Association released an updated scientific statement on management of elevated blood pressure. This post will provide the key points for emergency clinicians.

Dec 18, 2024 · The American Heart Association (AHA)'s new scientific statement advocates a more personalized approach to managing high blood pressure in patients who are hospitalized.

Hypertensive emergencies are severe elevations in BP associated with evidence of new or worsening target organ damage. accurate measurements, make sure the instrument you are using is properly calibrated.

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May 28, 2024 · Elevated blood pressure is common in the acute care setting and can appear as asymptomatic or with new or worsening target organ damage. This scientific statement aims to synthesize the available evidence, provide suggestions for best practice, identify gaps in managing elevated inpatient BP, and highlight areas needing further research.

The Management of Elevated Blood Pressure in the Acute Care Setting: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association on behalf of the American Heart Association Council on Hypertension, Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing;, and Council on Clinical Cardiology

The ACC and AHA convened this writing committee to address the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of high blood pressure in adults. The first comprehensive guideline for detection, evaluation, and management of high BP was published in 1977, under the sponsorship of the NHLBI.