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Cui HC, Chang ZQ, Zhao SK. Atypical cervical spondylotic radiculopathy resulting in a hypertensive emergency during cervical extension: A case report and review of literature. World J Orthop 2024; 15:981-990. [DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i10.981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 09/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/14/2024] [Indexed: 10/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Extensive research revealed the absence of reports documenting hypertensive emergencies precipitated by changes in the cervical spine posture.
CASE SUMMARY We here present a 57-year-old woman diagnosed as having cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR) who was scheduled for anterior cervical decompression and fusion. During post-anesthetic positioning, a sudden hypertensive surge was observed when the patient was in a supine position with the neck being slightly extended. This surge was promptly reversed through cervical flexion and head elevation. This event however required an alternate surgical approach for recovery—posterior laminoplasty and endoscopy-assisted nucleus pulposus removal. Following the 6-month outpatient follow-up period, cervical flexion and extension activities substantially improved in the patient without any episodes of increase in acute blood pressure.
CONCLUSION Maintaining a safe hypotensive posture and performing rapid, thorough decompression surgery may serve as effective interventions for patients presenting symptoms similar to those of CSR accompanied by hypertensive emergencies (HE). This would mitigate the underlying causes of these HEs.
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- Hao-Cheng Cui
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 960th Hospital of PLA, Jinan 250031, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 960th Hospital of PLA, Jinan 250031, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 960th Hospital of PLA, Jinan 250031, Shandong Province, China
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Miller JB, Hrabec D, Krishnamoorthy V, Kinni H, Brook RD. Evaluation and management of hypertensive emergency. BMJ 2024; 386:e077205. [PMID: 39059997 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2023-077205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Hypertensive emergencies cause substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly when acute organ injury is present. Careful and effective strategies to reduce blood pressure and diminish the effects of pressure-mediated injury are essential. While the selection of specific antihypertensive medications varies little across different forms of hypertensive emergencies, the intensity of blood pressure reduction to the target pressure differs substantially. Treatment hinges on balancing the positive effects of lowering blood pressure with the potential for negative effects of organ hypoperfusion in patients with altered autoregulatory mechanisms. When patients do not have acute organ injury in addition to severe hypertension, they benefit from a conservative, outpatient approach to blood pressure management. In all cases, long term control of blood pressure is paramount to prevent recurrent hypertensive emergencies and improve overall prognosis. This review discusses the current evidence and guidelines on the evaluation and management of hypertensive emergency.
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- Joseph B Miller
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University Health Sciences, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University Health Sciences, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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Mohamud MFY, Turfan S, Mohamed HH, Adan HAA, Ahmed SA, Sahal SM, Mohamud AK, Hussein SA, Abdi IA, Ahmed MA. Exploring the prevalence, clinical spectrum, and determinants of uncontrolled hypertension in the emergency department: Insights from a hospital-based study in Somalia. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102589. [PMID: 38701996 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Uncontrolled hypertension (UH) is a significant public health issue in both developed and developing countries. This study aimed to analyze the clinical spectrum and degrees of severity of hypertension, antihypertensive use, and factors associated with UH. METHOD Hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at the emergency-department of Mogadishu Somali Turkey Training and Research Hospital from September 2021 to August 2022. A total of 278 hypertensive patients were selected using a convenient sampling technique. Data was entered into and cleaned by Excel and exported to SPSS version-26.0 for analysis. A binary logistic regression model (AOR, 95 % CI and p-value<0.05) was used to determine the predictors of UH. RESULTS The prevalence of UH was 62 %(n = 172). Of the total respondents, 144(51.8 %) were males. The predominance of the respondents(n = 147, 52.9 %) were in the age group 40-69years. Almost 65.8 %(n = 183) of the participants were married. 112(40.3 %) of the participants had no formal education. The majority of the participants (n = 192, 69.1 % %) were unemployed. 225(81 %) patients had at least one or more coexisting diseases. Diabetes was the most common comorbid(47.4 %). The most common clinical manifestations observed in the study group were headache(21 %). According to the stages of hypertension, most of the patients have a Hypertensive crisis(20.9 %). Among the participants, 50 % were on calcium channel blockers(CCBs). Additionally, the majority (53.2 %) were receiving monotherapy. Patients who have no comorbidity (AOR = 0.178, 95 % CI:0.066-0.447), not performed diet control (AOR = 15.475, 95 % CI:6.666-35.929), and non-adherence to physical-activity (AOR = 5.585, 95 % CI:2.834-12.792) are independent predictors of UH. CONCLUSION The prevalence of UH among patients with hypertension in Somalia was high. Unhealthy lifestyles and non-adherence to physical activity were the major modifiable risk factors for UH. Regular health education during follow-up visits by nurses and physicians is crucial in preventing the issue by providing continuous information on lifestyle practices and the potential complications associated with hypertension.
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- Mohamed Farah Yusuf Mohamud
- Emergency Deparment, Mogadishu Somali Turkey Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; Faculty of Medicine, Mogadishu University, Mogadishu Somalia; Tayo Institute for Health for Health and Development, Mogadishu, Somalia.
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- Emergency Deparment, Mogadishu Somali Turkey Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia
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- Emergency Deparment, Mogadishu Somali Turkey Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia
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- Emergency Deparment, Mogadishu Somali Turkey Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia
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- Cardiology Deparment, Mogadishu Somali Turkey Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia
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- Deputy of Healthcare Service Manager, Mogadishu Somali Turkey Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia
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- Department of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, Banadir University, Mogadishu, Somalia
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- Tayo Institute for Health for Health and Development, Mogadishu, Somalia
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Mishra P, Kanaujia V, Kesarwani D, Sharma K, Nanda J, Mishra P. Visual Outcomes in Malignant Hypertensive Retinopathy Cases: A Clinical and Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e62945. [PMID: 39050341 PMCID: PMC11265969 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Objective The objective is to correlate visual outcomes in malignant hypertensive retinopathy with changes in systemic causative factors and spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD OCT) morphologic parameters. Materials and methods This is a prospective observational study including patients presenting within two weeks of acute rise of systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 180 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥ 120 mm Hg and with posterior segment involvement in both eyes. Baseline SBP, DBP, mean arterial pressure (MAP), best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and SD OCT parameters such as central macular thickness (CMT), subfoveal choroidal thickness (SCT), and sub-retinal fluid (SRF) height were measured at presentation and followed monthly up to three months. These variables at baseline and three months were compared and correlated. Results Thirty-three patients (66 eyes) having malignant hypertension were included in the study. Diverse clinical presentations noted among patients were optic disc edema, hard exudates in the macula, peripapillary splinter hemorrhage, cotton wool spots, Elschnig spots, exudative retinal detachment, optic neuropathy, and severe exudative retinopathy. SD OCT shows hyperreflective dots and intraretinal fluid with or without SRF. At three months, the mean SBP, DBP, MAP, CMT, SRF, and SCT all decreased significantly from baseline (p<0.001). Changes in SBP, DBP, MAP, and SCT correlated significantly with changes in BCVA (p<0.001). Conclusion In malignant hypertensive retinopathy, macular edema with SRF is the major cause of mild-to-moderate decrease BCVA at presentation, but macular ischemia, exudative RD, and optic neuropathy can cause a significant decrease in vision. A decrease in SBP, DBP, MAP, and SCT correlate significantly with visual outcomes.
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- Priyadarshini Mishra
- Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Ophthalmology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, IND
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- Ophthalmology, Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, IND
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- Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Biostatistics & Health Informatics, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, IND
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Abebe AT, Kebede YT, Mohammed BD. An Assessment of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypertensive Crisis in Patients Who Visited the Emergency Outpatient Department (EOPD) at Adama Hospital Medical College, Adama, Oromia, Ethiopia: A 6-Month Prospective Study. Int J Hypertens 2024; 2024:6893267. [PMID: 38711482 PMCID: PMC11073854 DOI: 10.1155/2024/6893267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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Background Over 1 billion people worldwide suffer from the common chronic medical condition of hypertension. A hypertensive crisis occurs when blood pressure exceeds 180/110 mmHg. Depending on whether the target organ is harmed, the situation may be presented as a hypertensive emergency or urgency. Objective To assess the prevalence and risk factors of patients with hypertensive crises who visited the Emergency Outpatient Department (EOPD) at Adama Hospital Medical College in Adama, Oromia, Ethiopia, between January 01 and August 31, 2021, G.C. Methodology. A cross-sectional, prospective study on the hypertensive crisis was conducted at Adama Hospital Medical College from January 01 to August 31, 2021, G.C. The data were collected using a standardized questionnaire, validated for completeness, and analyzed using SPSS. The findings were tabulated, and conclusions and recommendations were conveyed. Result Out of 9,082 patients who visited the EOPD during the six-month period, 444 individuals with hypertensive crises were identified, representing a prevalence of 4.9%. Of these, 56.8% were men, resulting in a M : F ratio of 1.31 : 1. Those between the ages of 66 and 75 were the most affected. At presentation, 91.0% of the study participants were known hypertensive patients. Among the known hypertensive patients, the majority (34.9%) were known to have been hypertensive for 5-10 years. Of the known hypertensive patients, 48.6% were found to be adherent. Hypertensive urgency was discovered to be far more common than hypertensive emergencies (63.5% vs. 36.5%). Headache was the most common presenting symptom, and most patients (36.5%) presented to the health setup in less than 24 hours. The main risk variables identified were drug discontinuation, family history of hypertension, salt consumption, and alcohol usage. The main excuse for the lack of adherence was the cost of the medications. More than half of the patients do not have any additional comorbidities, and of those who do, diabetes mellitus is the most prevalent. A stroke was identified as a major complication. Conclusions and Recommendations. Hypertensive crises are one of the most prevalent reasons for EOPD admission and are linked to significant consequences. At presentation, most of the study subjects were known hypertension patients. Diabetes mellitus was discovered to be a comorbid condition in one-quarter of them. Although more than half of the patients had improved, the death rate still remained high. Infrastructure and capacity building to provide hospitals with the requisite baseline investigations are among the government's recommendations. Health practitioners are expected to make improvements, such as by educating the public about the need for lifestyle changes and evaluating and managing any hypertension problems.
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- Abel Tezera Abebe
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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Rachoin JS, Cerceo E, Anderson TS. Things We Do for No Reason™: Intensifying antihypertensive medications for hospitalized patients at the time of discharge. J Hosp Med 2024; 19:219-222. [PMID: 37545427 DOI: 10.1002/jhm.13185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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- Jean-Sebastien Rachoin
- Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, Cooper University Healthcare, Camden, New Jersey, USA
- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, Cooper University Healthcare, Camden, New Jersey, USA
- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey, USA
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- Division of General Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Center for Healthcare Delivery Science, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Fragoulis C, Polyzos D, Mavroudis A, Tsioufis PA, Kasiakogias A, Leontsinis I, Mantzouranis E, Kalos T, Sakalidis A, Ntalakouras J, Andrikou I, Dimitriadis K, Konstantinidis D, Thomopoulos C, Tsioufis K. One-year outcomes following a hypertensive urgency or emergency. Eur J Intern Med 2024; 120:107-113. [PMID: 37872037 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2023.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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There are scarce data on the comparative prognosis between patients with hypertensive emergencies (HE), urgencies (HU), and those without HU or HE (HP). Our study aimed to compare cardiovascular (CV) outcomes of HE, HU, and HP during a 12-month follow-up period. The population consisted of 353 consecutive patients presenting with HE or HU in a third-care emergency department and subsequently referred to our hypertension center for follow-up. After both groups completed scheduled follow-up visits, patients with HU were matched one-to-one by age, sex, and hypertension history with HP who attended our hypertension center during the same period. Primary outcomes were 1) a recurrent hypertensive HU or HE event and 2) non-fatal CV events (coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, or CV interventions), while secondary outcomes were 1) all-cause death, 2) CV death, 3) non-CV death, and 4) any-cause hospitalization. Events were prospectively registered for all three groups. During the study period, 81 patients were excluded for not completing follow-up. Among eligible patients(HE = 94; HU = 178), a total of 90 hospitalizations and 14 deaths were recorded; HE registered greater CV morbidity when compared with HU (29 vs. 9, HR 3.43, 95 % CI 1.7-6.9, p = 0.001), and increased CV mortality (8 vs. 1, HR 13.2, 95 % CI 1.57-110.8, p = 0.017). When opposing HU to HP, events did not differ substantially. Cox regression models were adjusted for age, sex, CV and chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, and smoking. During 1-year follow-up, the prognosis of HU was better than HE but not different compared to HP. These results highlight the need for improved care of HU and HE.
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- Christos Fragoulis
- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Helena Venizelou Hospital, 2 Helena Venizelou Street, 11521 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, 114 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece.
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Farley TM. Hypertensive Emergency: Parenteral Antihypertensives and Population Data. Curr Hypertens Rep 2023; 25:423-428. [PMID: 37975973 DOI: 10.1007/s11906-023-01280-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Review parenteral therapeutic choices in treatment of hypertensive crises by mechanism of action and summarize recent literature on the management of hypertensive crises. RECENT FINDINGS Recent data have documented the safety and efficacy of labetalol and nicardipine in treatment of hypertensive crises as well as characterized the hypertensive emergency population to a much greater extent. Based on recent data, hypertensive emergencies are seen in 0.5% of all emergency room visits. Ischemic stroke and heart failure/pulmonary edema are the most common forms of organ damage seen in hypertensive emergencies. There are many therapeutic choices in treatment of hypertensive crises with varied mechanisms of action. Large randomized, controlled trial evidence is lacking in this therapeutic area; however, recent data have documented the safety and efficacy of labetalol and nicardipine.
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- T Michael Farley
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa, USA.
- Pharmacy Department, Mercy Hospital Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
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Matsuki H, Genma T, Mandai S, Fujiki T, Mori Y, Ando F, Mori T, Susa K, Iimori S, Naito S, Sohara E, Rai T, Fushimi K, Uchida S. National Trends in Mortality and Urgent Dialysis after Acute Hypertension in Japan From 2010 Through 2019. Hypertension 2023; 80:2591-2600. [PMID: 37818643 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.123.21880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite increasing incidences of hypertension, recent trends in mortality and urgent dialysis following acute hypertension (AHT) remain undetermined. METHODS This retrospective observational cohort study evaluated 50 316 hospitalized AHT patients from 2010 to 2019, using an administrative claims database in Japan. We examined trends in incidence, urgent dialysis, mortality, and its risk factors using Poisson regression models. Using International Classification of Disease and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision codes, AHT was categorized into 5 spectrums: malignant hypertension (n=1792), hypertensive emergency (n=17 907), hypertensive urgency (n=1562), hypertensive encephalopathy (n=6593), and hypertensive heart failure (HHF; n=22 462). RESULTS The median age of the patients was 76 years, and 54.9% were women. The total AHT incidence was 70 cases per 100 000 admission year. The absolute death rate increased from 1.83% (95% CI, 1.40-2.40) to 2.88% ([95% CI, 2.42-3.41]; Cochran-Armitage trend test, P<0.0001). Upward trends were observed in patients aged ≥80, with lean body mass index ≤18.4, and with HHF. Urgent dialysis rates increased from 1.52% (95% CI, 1.12-2.06) to 2.60% (2.17-3.1; Cochran-Armitage trend test; P=0.0071) in 48 235 patients, excluding maintenance dialysis patients. Older age, men, lean body mass, malignant hypertension, HHF, and underlying chronic kidney disease correlated with higher mortality risk; greater hospital volume correlated with lower mortality risk; and malignant hypertension, HHF, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and scleroderma correlated with a higher risk of urgent dialysis. CONCLUSIONS Mortality and urgent dialysis rates following AHT have increased. Aging, complex comorbidities, and HHF-type AHT contributed to the rising trend of mortality.
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- Hisazumi Matsuki
- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (H.M., T.G., S.M., T.F., Y.M., F.A., T.M., K.S., S.I., S.N., E.S., T.R., S.U.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (H.M., T.G., S.M., T.F., Y.M., F.A., T.M., K.S., S.I., S.N., E.S., T.R., S.U.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (H.M., T.G., S.M., T.F., Y.M., F.A., T.M., K.S., S.I., S.N., E.S., T.R., S.U.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (H.M., T.G., S.M., T.F., Y.M., F.A., T.M., K.S., S.I., S.N., E.S., T.R., S.U.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (H.M., T.G., S.M., T.F., Y.M., F.A., T.M., K.S., S.I., S.N., E.S., T.R., S.U.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (H.M., T.G., S.M., T.F., Y.M., F.A., T.M., K.S., S.I., S.N., E.S., T.R., S.U.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (H.M., T.G., S.M., T.F., Y.M., F.A., T.M., K.S., S.I., S.N., E.S., T.R., S.U.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (H.M., T.G., S.M., T.F., Y.M., F.A., T.M., K.S., S.I., S.N., E.S., T.R., S.U.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (H.M., T.G., S.M., T.F., Y.M., F.A., T.M., K.S., S.I., S.N., E.S., T.R., S.U.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (H.M., T.G., S.M., T.F., Y.M., F.A., T.M., K.S., S.I., S.N., E.S., T.R., S.U.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (H.M., T.G., S.M., T.F., Y.M., F.A., T.M., K.S., S.I., S.N., E.S., T.R., S.U.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (H.M., T.G., S.M., T.F., Y.M., F.A., T.M., K.S., S.I., S.N., E.S., T.R., S.U.)
- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Dokkyo Medical University, Shimotsuga, Tochigi, Japan (T.R.)
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- Department of Health Policy and Informatics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (K.F.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan (H.M., T.G., S.M., T.F., Y.M., F.A., T.M., K.S., S.I., S.N., E.S., T.R., S.U.)
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Kulkarni S, Glover M, Kapil V, Abrams SML, Partridge S, McCormack T, Sever P, Delles C, Wilkinson IB. Management of hypertensive crisis: British and Irish Hypertension Society Position document. J Hum Hypertens 2023; 37:863-879. [PMID: 36418425 PMCID: PMC10539169 DOI: 10.1038/s41371-022-00776-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Patients with hypertensive emergencies, malignant hypertension and acute severe hypertension are managed heterogeneously in clinical practice. Initiating anti-hypertensive therapy and setting BP goal in acute settings requires important considerations which differ slightly across various diagnoses and clinical contexts. This position paper by British and Irish Hypertension Society, aims to provide clinicians a framework for diagnosing, evaluating, and managing patients with hypertensive crisis, based on the critical appraisal of available evidence and expert opinion.
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- Spoorthy Kulkarni
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, CB20QQ, UK.
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- Division of Therapeutics and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Centre for Cardiovascular Medicine and Devices, Queen Mary University London, London, EC1M 6BQ, UK
- Barts BP Centre of Excellence, Barts Heart Centre, London, EC1A 7BE, UK
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- Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, London, E9 6SR, UK
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, BN1 9PH, UK
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- Institute of Clinical and Applied Health Research, Hull York Medical School, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK
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- Imperial College School of Medicine, London, SW7 1LY, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8TA, UK
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- Experimental Medicine and Immunotherapeutics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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Lawrence A, Syriac S, Umesh S, Kamath D, Raj A JM, Nagarajan T. Short-Term Mortality Associated With Hypertensive Emergencies: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study From South India. Cureus 2023; 15:e44150. [PMID: 37753009 PMCID: PMC10518896 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Background and aims Hypertensive emergencies are caused by acutely occurring massive elevations in blood pressure with features suggestive of acute end-organ damage and are a common complication of hypertension. About 1-2% of all patients with hypertension develop this complication in their lifetime. This study was undertaken to assess short-term outcomes associated with hypertensive emergencies in a tertiary care center. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study and recruited 66 consenting adults with a hypertensive emergency. Sociodemographic details, clinical characteristics, blood pressure readings at different intervals, in-hospital course, and diagnosis of end-organ damage were recorded. The in-hospital outcome was noted as dead or alive. After four weeks, patients were followed up through telephonic interviews and the patient's status was then reviewed and recorded. Multiple logistic regression determined the predictors of death. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 26.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Results A total of 66 patients were enrolled, with a mean age of 54.57 (±38.18) years and a male predominance of 44 (66.35%) patients. The majority of patients were known hypertensives (n=55, 83.35%). Of the known hypertensives, 41 (74.54%) patients had discontinued their anti-hypertensive medications prior to admission. The median duration of hospitalization was 10 (7-14) days. The most common presenting complaints were dyspnea (n=35, 53.03%), pedal edema (n=29, 43.94%) and headache (n=25, 37.87%). Forty-one (62.12%) patients required ICU care, and 39 (59.09%) required ventilator support. The most common end-organ damage was acute-on-chronic kidney disease (n=21, 31.81%). The short-term mortality documented at the end of one month was 24 (36.36%). Of these, seven (10.6%) patients died in the hospital, and 17 (25.75) patients died within one month of getting discharged from the hospital. The factors that were associated with high mortality were newly-diagnosed hypertension and in-hospital hypotension. Conclusion We found high mortality associated with hypertensive emergencies. At one month follow-up, we found that more than one-third of the patients had died. Post-hospitalisation mortality was higher than in-hospital mortality. Most patients had discontinued their anti-hypertensive medication before admission. The most frequently encountered end-organ damage was acute-on-chronic kidney disease. The factors associated with high mortality were newly-diagnosed hypertension and in-hospital hypotension.
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- Adlin Lawrence
- Internal Medicine, St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru, IND
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- Internal Medicine, St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru, IND
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- General Medicine, St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru, IND
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- Pharmacology, St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru, IND
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Siddiqi TJ, Usman MS, Rashid AM, Javaid SS, Ahmed A, Clark D, Flack JM, Shimbo D, Choi E, Jones DW, Hall ME. Clinical Outcomes in Hypertensive Emergency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e029355. [PMID: 37421281 PMCID: PMC10382109 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.029355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Background To study the prevalence and types of hypertension-mediated organ damage and the prognosis of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with hypertensive emergencies. Methods and Results PubMed was queried from inception through November 30, 2021. Studies were included if they reported the prevalence or prognosis of hypertensive emergencies in patients presenting to the ED. Studies reporting data on hypertensive emergencies in other departments were excluded. The extracted data were arcsine transformed and pooled using a random-effects model. Fifteen studies (n=4370 patients) were included. Pooled analysis demonstrates that the prevalence of hypertensive emergencies was 0.5% (95% CI, 0.40%-0.70%) in all patients presenting to ED and 35.9% (95% CI, 26.7%-45.5%) among patients presenting in ED with hypertensive crisis. Ischemic stroke (28.1% [95% CI, 18.7%-38.6%]) was the most prevalent hypertension-mediated organ damage, followed by pulmonary edema/acute heart failure (24.1% [95% CI, 19.0%-29.7%]), hemorrhagic stroke (14.6% [95% CI, 9.9%-20.0%]), acute coronary syndrome (10.8% [95% CI, 7.3%-14.8%]), renal failure (8.0% [95% CI, 2.9%-15.5%]), subarachnoid hemorrhage (6.9% [95% CI, 3.9%-10.7%]), encephalopathy (6.1% [95% CI, 1.9%-12.4%]), and the least prevalent was aortic dissection (1.8% [95% CI, 1.1%-2.8%]). Prevalence of in-hospital mortality among patients with hypertensive emergency was 9.9% (95% CI, 1.4%-24.6%). Conclusions Our findings demonstrate a pattern of hypertension-mediated organ damage primarily affecting the brain and heart, substantial cardiovascular renal morbidity and mortality, as well as subsequent hospitalization in patients with hypertensive emergencies presenting to the ED.
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- Department of MedicineDow University of Health SciencesKarachiPakistan
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- Department of MedicineUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterJacksonMSUSA
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- Department of Internal MedicineSouthern Illinois School of MedicineSpringfieldILUSA
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- Department of MedicineColumbia University Irving Medical CenterNew YorkNYUSA
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- Department of Pathology and Cell BiologyVagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia UniversityNew YorkNYUSA
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- Department of MedicineUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterJacksonMSUSA
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- Department of MedicineUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterJacksonMSUSA
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Benenson I, Waldron FA, Holly C. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics of Patients with Hypertensive Emergencies: Implication for Risk Stratification. High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev 2023:10.1007/s40292-023-00586-1. [PMID: 37284909 DOI: 10.1007/s40292-023-00586-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Acute severe elevation of blood pressure (BP) is a common clinical event, that can present as hypertensive emergency (HTNE) and hypertensive urgency (HTNU). HTNE results in life-threatening target organ damage, including myocardial infarction, pulmonary edema, stroke, and acute kidney injury. It is associated with high utilization of healthcare and increased cost. HTNU is high BP without acute serious complications. AIM The purpose of this review was to examine the clinical-epidemiological characteristics of patients with HTNE and propose a risk stratification framework to differentiate between the two conditions, since prognosis, setting of therapy and treatment is vastly different. METHODS Systematic review. RESULTS Fourteen full-text studies were included in this review. In comparison with HTNU, patients with HTNE had higher mean systolic (mean difference 2.413, 95% CI 0.477, 4.350) and diastolic BP (mean difference 2.043, 95% CI 0.624, 3.461). HTNE were more prevalent in men (OR 1.390, 95% CI 1.207, 1.601), older adults (mean difference 5.282, 95% CI 3.229, 7.335) and those with diabetes (OR 1.723, 95% CI 1.485, 2.000). Non-adherence to BP medications (OR 0.939, 95% CI 0.647, 1.363) and unawareness of hypertension diagnosis (OR 0.807, 95% CI 0.564, 1.154) did not elevate the risk of HTNE. CONCLUSIONS Systolic and diastolic BP are marginally higher in patients with HTNE. Given that these differences are not clinically significant, other epidemiological and medical characteristics (older age, male sex, cardiometabolic comorbidities) as well as patient's presentation should be considered to differentiate between HTNU and HTNE.
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Pothuru S, Chan WC, Mehta H, Vindhyal MR, Ranka S, Hu J, Yarlagadda SG, Wiley MA, Hockstad E, Tadros PN, Gupta K. Burden of Hypertensive Crisis in Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease on Maintenance Dialysis: Insights From United States Renal Data System Database. Hypertension 2023; 80:e59-e67. [PMID: 36752114 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.122.20546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is paucity of information on the incidence, clinical characteristics, admission trends, and outcomes of hypertensive crisis (HTN-C) in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) who are on maintenance dialysis. METHODS We conducted a retrospective observational study of HTN-C admissions in patients with end-stage kidney disease using the United States Renal Data System. We identified patients with end-stage kidney disease aged ≥18 years on dialysis and were hospitalized for HTN-C from January 2006 to August 2015. RESULTS A total of 54 483 patients with end-stage kidney disease were hospitalized for HTN-C during the study period. After study exclusions, 37 214 patients were included in the analysis. A majority of patients were Black, there were more women than men and the South region of the country accounted for a great majority of patients. During the study period, hospitalization rates increased from 1060 per 100 000 beneficiary years to 1821 (Ptrend<0.0001). Overall, in-hospital mortality, 30-day, and 1-year mortality were 0.6%, 2.3%, and 21.8%, respectively, and 30-day readmission rate was 31.1%. During the study period, most study outcomes showed a significant decreasing trend (in-hospital mortality 0.6%-0.5%, 30-day mortality 2.4%-1.9%, 1-year mortality 23.9%-19.7%, Ptrend<0.0001 for all). CONCLUSIONS Hospitalizations for HTN-C have increased consistently during the decade studied. Although temporal trends showed improving mortality and readmission rates, the absolute rates were still high with 1 in 3 patients readmitted within 30 days and 1 in 5 patients dying within 1 year of index hospitalization.
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- Suveenkrishna Pothuru
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine (S.P., W.-C.C., H.M., M.R.V., S.R., M.A.W., E.H., P.N.T., K.G.), University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City.,Department of Internal Medicine, Ascension Via Christi Hospital, Manhattan, KS (S.P.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine (S.P., W.-C.C., H.M., M.R.V., S.R., M.A.W., E.H., P.N.T., K.G.), University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine (S.P., W.-C.C., H.M., M.R.V., S.R., M.A.W., E.H., P.N.T., K.G.), University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine (S.P., W.-C.C., H.M., M.R.V., S.R., M.A.W., E.H., P.N.T., K.G.), University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine (S.P., W.-C.C., H.M., M.R.V., S.R., M.A.W., E.H., P.N.T., K.G.), University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, University of Kansas School of Medicine (J.H.)
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine (S.G.Y.), University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine (S.P., W.-C.C., H.M., M.R.V., S.R., M.A.W., E.H., P.N.T., K.G.), University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine (S.P., W.-C.C., H.M., M.R.V., S.R., M.A.W., E.H., P.N.T., K.G.), University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine (S.P., W.-C.C., H.M., M.R.V., S.R., M.A.W., E.H., P.N.T., K.G.), University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine (S.P., W.-C.C., H.M., M.R.V., S.R., M.A.W., E.H., P.N.T., K.G.), University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City
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Prevalence of Myocardial Injury and Myocardial Infarction in Patients with a Hypertensive Emergency: A Systematic Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 13:diagnostics13010060. [PMID: 36611351 PMCID: PMC9818542 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13010060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Myocardial injury and myocardial infarction can complicate a hypertensive emergency, and both are associated with poor prognosis. However, little is known about the prevalence of myocardial injury and the different subtypes of myocardial infarction in patients with hypertensive emergencies. This systematic review aims to determine the prevalence of myocardial infarction and its subtypes, and the prevalence of myocardial injury in patients with hypertensive emergencies following the PRISMA guideline. A systematic search of PubMed, Web of Science, and EBSCOHost (MEDLINE) databases was carried out from inception to identify relevant articles. A total of 18 studies involving 7545 patients with a hypertensive emergency were included. Fifteen (83.3%) studies reported on the prevalence of myocardial infarction ranging from 3.6% to 59.6%, but only two studies specifically indicated the prevalence of ST-elevation and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction. The prevalence of myocardial injury was obtained in three studies (16.7%) and ranged from 15% to 63%. Despite being common, very few studies reported myocardial injury and the subtypes of myocardial infarction among patients presenting with a hypertensive emergency, highlighting the need for more research in this area which will provide pertinent data to guide patient management and identify those at increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
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Tiambeng C, Batur A, Dikmetas Ö, Aksu NM. The acute effect of systemic blood pressure reduction on intraocular pressure in hypertensive patients. Turk J Emerg Med 2022; 22:131-136. [PMID: 35936951 PMCID: PMC9355068 DOI: 10.4103/2452-2473.348441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES: Previous studies have shown an association between systemic hypertension and intraocular pressure (IOP). We analyzed the relationship between the decreases of the blood pressure (BP) and IOP in hypertensive patients. METHODS: The study includes a total of 214 patients: 158 hypertensive and 56 normotensive patients as study and control groups, respectively. The IOP of each eye in both the groups was measured once with a noncontact tonometer at presentation and an hour after BP reduction to normal in the study group. We analyzed the reduction in IOP with decreasing BP. RESULTS: In the study group, the mean IOP was 15.29 ± 4.05 mmHg in the right and 15.11 ± 3.78 mmHg in the left eyes. The mean IOP measured an hour after the patients became normotensive was 13.78 ± 4.06 mmHg in the right and 13.51 ± 3.82 in the left eyes. There was a statistically significant decrease in the IOPs (P < 0.001). The mean IOP in the control group was 13.54 ± 3.51 mmHg in the right and 13.20 ± 3.33 mmHg in the left eyes. The mean IOP at presentation in the study and control groups was found to be significantly different (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Patients in the study group showed a significantly higher IOP compared to patients in the normotensive group. Furthermore, patients in the study group showed a significant reduction in IOP after BP reduction. This may indicate that uncontrolled hypertension poses a risk for prolonged higher IOP. Prolonged higher IOP can be considered a risk factor for the glaucoma.
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- Canan Tiambeng
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Altindag, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Altindag, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Altindag, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Altindag, Ankara, Turkey
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Epidemiology and outcomes of hypertensive crisis in patients with chronic kidney disease: a nationwide analysis. J Hypertens 2022; 40:1288-1293. [PMID: 35703297 DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000003136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The epidemiology and outcomes of hypertensive crisis (HTN-C) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have not been well studied. The objective of our study is to describe the incidence, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of emergency department (ED) visits for HTN-C in patients with CKD and ESRD. METHODS We performed a secondary analysis of Nationwide Emergency Department Sample databases for years 2016-2018 by identifying adult patients presenting to ED with hypertension related conditions as primary diagnosis using appropriate diagnosis codes. RESULTS There were 348 million adult ED visits during the study period. Of these, 680 333 (0.2%) ED visits were for HTN-C. Out of these, majority were in patients without renal dysfunction (82%), with 11.4 and 6.6% were in patients with CKD and ESRD, respectively. The CKD and ESRD groups had significantly higher percentages of hypertensive emergency (HTN-E) presentation than in the No-CKD group (38.9, 34.2 and 22.4%, respectively; P < 0.001). ED visits for HTN-C frequently resulted in hospital admission and these were significantly higher in patients with CKD and ESRD than in No-CKD (78.3 vs. 72.6 vs. 44.7%; P < 0.0001). In-hospital mortality was overall low but was higher in CKD and ESRD than in No-CKD group (0.3 vs. 0.2 vs. 0.1%; P < 0.0001), as was cost of care (USD 28 534, USD 29 465 and USD 26 394, respectively; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION HTN-C constitutes a significant burden on patients with CKD and ESRD compared with those without CKD with a higher proportion of ED visits, incidence of HTN-E, hospitalization rate, in-hospital mortality and cost of care. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT http://links.lww.com/HJH/C22.
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Differences in Diagnosis and Management of Hypertensive Urgencies and Emergencies According to Italian Doctors from Different Departments Who Deal With Acute Increase in Blood Pressure-Data from Gear (Gestione Dell'emergenza e Urgenza in ARea Critica) Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11112986. [PMID: 35683380 PMCID: PMC9181679 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11112986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Background: Diagnosis and treatment of hypertension emergency (HE) and urgency (HU) may vary according to the physicians involved and the setting of the treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate differences in management of HE and HU according to the work setting of the physicians. Methods: The young investigators of the Italian Society of Hypertension developed a 23-item questionnaire spread by email invitation to the members of Italian Scientific societies involved in the field of emergency medicine and hypertension. Results: Six-hundred and sixty-five questionnaires were collected. No differences emerged for the correct definitions of HE and HU or for the investigation of possible drugs that may be responsible for an acute increase in BP. The techniques used to assess BP values (p < 0.004) and the sizes of cuffs available were different according to the setting. Cardiologists more frequently defined epistaxis (55.2% p = 0.012) and conjunctival hemorrhages (70.7%, p < 0.0001) as possible presentation of HE, and rarely considered dyspnea (67.2% p = 0.014) or chest pain (72.4%, p = 0.001). Intensive care (IC) unit doctors were more familiar with lung ultrasound (50% p = 0.004). With regard to therapy, cardiologists reported the lowest prescription of i.v. labetalol (39.6%, p = 0.003) and the highest of s.l. nifedipine (43.1% p < 0.001). After discharge, almost all categories of physicians required home BP assessment or referral to a general practitioner, whereas hypertensive center evaluation or ambulatory BP monitoring were less frequently suggested. Conclusion: Management and treatment of HE and HU may be different according to the doctor’s specialty. Educational initiatives should be done to standardize treatment protocols and to improve medical knowledge.
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Lee HG, Oh JY, Chung DM, Seo MY, Park SJ, Jeon YJ, Ryu BM. Utility of a Hydrolysate from Overproduced Paralichthys olivaceus for Hypertension Treatment: Correlation between Physical Properties and Potent Anti-Hypertensive Activities. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:md20060346. [PMID: 35736148 PMCID: PMC9228416 DOI: 10.3390/md20060346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Aquacultured fish are the richest natural source of protein. However, their overproduced biomass is often discarded due to production imbalance, causing considerable losses to the fishery industry. Therefore, it is necessary to utilize surplus fish and add value to overproduced fish. We performed complex enzyme-assisted hydrolysis to determine the correlation between its physical characteristics and anti-hypertensive activity in vitro and in vivo using an SHR model. Protamex-Pepsin assisted hydrolysate from Paralichthys olivaceus (POppH) produced by complex enzyme-assisted hydrolysis contained low-molecular-weight peptides and amino acids with anti-hypertensive activity. POppH regulated blood pressure and serum angiotensin II and angiotensin-I-converting enzyme levels, and histological and ultrasound image analysis revealed substantially reduced thickness and diameter of the carotid aorta in the POppH-administered SHR group. Therefore, we propose to reduce food loss due to overproduction by utilizing the anti-hypertensive activity and physical properties of POppH; the results demonstrate its application as a therapeutic agent.
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- Hyo-Geun Lee
- Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (H.-G.L.); (Y.-J.J.)
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- Food Safety and Processing Research Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Busan 46083, Korea;
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- Shinwoo Corporation. Ltd. 991, Worasan-ro, Munsan-eup, Jinju 52839, Korea; (D.-M.C.); (M.-Y.S.); (S.-J.P.)
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- Shinwoo Corporation. Ltd. 991, Worasan-ro, Munsan-eup, Jinju 52839, Korea; (D.-M.C.); (M.-Y.S.); (S.-J.P.)
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- Shinwoo Corporation. Ltd. 991, Worasan-ro, Munsan-eup, Jinju 52839, Korea; (D.-M.C.); (M.-Y.S.); (S.-J.P.)
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- Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (H.-G.L.); (Y.-J.J.)
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- Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (H.-G.L.); (Y.-J.J.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-10-4843-7071
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Malignant hypertension is a hypertensive emergency, with rapid disease progression and poor prognosis. Although recognized as a separate entity more than a century ago, significant knowledge gaps remain about its pathogenesis and treatment. This narrative review summarizes current viewpoints, research gaps, and challenges with a view to pooling future efforts at improving treatment and prognosis.
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- Romain Boulestreau
- Cardiology Department European Excellence Hypertension Center Bordeaux University Hospital Bordeaux France.,Pau Hospital Pau France.,INSERM Unit 1034 Pessac France.,INI-CRCT Network Nancy France
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Public Health Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC Amsterdam the Netherlands
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science University of Liverpool and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital Liverpool United Kingdom.,Department of Clinical Medicine Aalborg University Aalborg Denmark
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- William Harvey Research InstituteQueen Mary University of London United Kingdom.,St Bartholomew's & Royal London Hospital Barts Health NHS Trust London United Kingdom
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Satheeshkumar A, Pena C, Nugent K. Current U.S. Guideline-Based Management Strategies for Special Clinical Situations Involving Hypertensive Crises: A Narrative Review of the Literature. Cardiol Rev 2022; 30:44-49. [PMID: 33093305 DOI: 10.1097/crd.0000000000000364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hypertensive crises, although somewhat rare in hypertensive patients, might become an increasingly relevant issue in the future as the number of adults living with hypertension in the United States increases. Many of the current U.S. clinical guidelines for the treatment and management of a variety of medical conditions do not factor hypertensive crises into their recommendations or only consider them in a limited fashion in the context of other medical conditions. This review article summarizes the definitions of hypertensive crises/urgent hypertension/emergent hypertension, the epidemiological profile and outcomes of patients, current U.S. clinical guidelines' recommendations for the general treatment of hypertensive crises, and current U.S. clinical guidelines' recommendations for the treatment of acute kidney injuries, acute ischemic stroke, aortic dissection, and acute heart failure in relation to hypertensive crises. All physicians who manage hypertensive patients, but particularly physicians who work in intensive care units, emergency departments and in U.S. hospitals, should review hypertensive crises guidelines and relevant treatments, and understand current recommendations.
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- Anudeeksha Satheeshkumar
- From the Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
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Clinical characteristics, practice patterns, and outcomes of patients with acute severe hypertension visiting the emergency department. J Hypertens 2021; 39:2506-2513. [PMID: 34738992 DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000002960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Data regarding acute severe hypertension, a life-threatening condition encountered in the emergency department, are limited. We aimed to identify the characteristics, practice patterns, and outcomes of patients with acute severe hypertension in the emergency department. METHODS This cross-sectional study at a tertiary referral centre included patients aged at least 18 years who were admitted to the emergency department between January 2016 and December 2019 for acute severe hypertension, which was defined as SBP at least 180 mmHg and/or DBP at least 100 mmHg. RESULTS Of 172 105 patients who visited the emergency department, 10 219 (5.9%) had acute severe hypertension. Of them, 2506 (24.5%) patients had acute hypertension-mediated organ damage (HMOD), and these patients had more cardiovascular risk factors than did patients without HMOD. Additionally, 4137 (40.5%) patients were admitted, and nine (0.1%) died in the emergency department. The overall 3-month, 1-year, and 3-year mortality rates were 4.8, 8.8, and 13.9%, respectively. In patients with HMOD, the 1-year mortality rate was 26.9%, and patients lost to follow-up had a significantly higher 1-year mortality rate than those who were followed up (21.3 vs. 10.5%, respectively, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The mortality rate in patients with acute severe hypertension in the emergency department is high, especially in patients with HMOD. Evaluation of HMOD, investigating the underlying causes, and adequate follow-up are mandatory to improve the outcomes in these patients. This study emphasizes the need for disease-specific guidelines that include detailed acute treatment strategies and follow-up management for acute severe hypertension.
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Posen A, Benken S, Kaluzna SD, Sabouni M, Miglo J, Cai J, Gimbar RP. Poor guideline adherence in a real-world evaluation of hypertensive emergency management. Am J Emerg Med 2021; 51:46-52. [PMID: 34673475 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2021.09.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association define hypertensive emergency (HTN-E) as a systolic blood pressure greater than 180 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 120 mmHg with evidence of end-organ damage (EOD). Based on expert opinion, current guidelines recommend antihypertensive therapy to reduce blood pressure (BP) at specific hourly rates to reduce progression of EOD, outlined by four criteria. Our goal was to describe compliance with guideline recommendations for early management of HTN-E and to analyze safety outcomes related to pharmacologic intervention. METHODS This was a retrospective chart review including patients presenting to the emergency department with HTN-E between September 2016 and August 2020. We excluded patients with a compelling indication for altered therapeutic goals (e.g. acute aortic dissection, hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke, and pheochromocytoma). The primary outcome was complete adherence with guideline recommendations in the first 24 h. RESULTS Of 758 screened records, 402 were included. Mean age was 54 years and majority Black race (72%). Overall, total adherence was poor (<1%): 30% received intravenous therapy within 1 h, 64% achieved 1-h BP goals, 44% achieved 6-h goals, and 9% had appropriate 24-h maintenance BP. Hypotensive events (N = 67) were common and antihypertensive-associated EOD (N = 21) did occur. Predictors of hypotension include treatment within 1 h and management with continuous infusion medication. CONCLUSIONS Current practice is poorly compliant with guideline criteria and there are risks associated with recommended treatments. Our results favor relaxing the expert opinion-based recommendations.
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- Andrew Posen
- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, S Wood St. 164 Pharm, MC 886, Chicago, IL 60612, United States; University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, 1740 W Taylor, St. Chicago, IL 60612, United States.
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, S Wood St. 164 Pharm, MC 886, Chicago, IL 60612, United States; University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, 1740 W Taylor, St. Chicago, IL 60612, United States.
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, S Wood St. 164 Pharm, MC 886, Chicago, IL 60612, United States; University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, 1740 W Taylor, St. Chicago, IL 60612, United States.
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, S Wood St. 164 Pharm, MC 886, Chicago, IL 60612, United States.
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, S Wood St. 164 Pharm, MC 886, Chicago, IL 60612, United States.
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, S Wood St. 164 Pharm, MC 886, Chicago, IL 60612, United States.
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, S Wood St. 164 Pharm, MC 886, Chicago, IL 60612, United States; University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, 1740 W Taylor, St. Chicago, IL 60612, United States.
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Dunn HP, Browning SD, Thomson D, Yates WB, McCluskey P, Keay L, White AJ, Fraser CL. Impact on patient management of non-mydriatic fundus photography compared to direct ophthalmoscopy in a regional Australian emergency department. Emerg Med Australas 2021; 34:186-193. [PMID: 34448357 DOI: 10.1111/1742-6723.13845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the management impact of non-mydriatic fundus photography (NMFP) implementation for appropriate ED patients; compare the diagnostic accuracy of direct ophthalmoscopy (DO) and NMFP, and determine the prevalence of fundus pathology in a regional Australian ED. METHODS This before/after crossover study prospectively enrolled patients presenting with headache, neurological deficit, visual disturbance and/or hypertensive urgency. Patients received DO examination, then separate NMFP examination. Emergency clinicians (ECs) were surveyed on their patient management plans following both DO examination and NMFP imaging. Telemedicine review of NMFP images was performed by an ophthalmologist within 48 h, and any additional management changes were documented. RESULTS The use of NMFP influenced changes in management in 52 (39%) of 133 enrolled patients (95% confidence interval 31-48%). Of these, 65% were escalations of management due to acute fundus pathology, while 35% were de-escalating changes following normal fundus findings. ECs diagnostic accuracy for acute fundus pathology improved from 0% to 29% sensitivity, and 59% to 84% specificity using DO and NMFP respectively, and telemedicine registrar review increased this to 50% sensitivity and 86% specificity. The period prevalence of acute fundus pathology was 10.5% (95% confidence interval 6-17%). CONCLUSION The addition of NMFP images can significantly impact the management of ED patients requiring fundus examination, facilitating expedited and optimised patient care. NMFP improves ECs diagnostic acumen for fundus pathology over DO examination and telehealth specialist review is important for diagnostic accuracy. There is a clinically important prevalence of fundus pathology in this regional ED setting.
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- Hamish P Dunn
- Faculty of Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Ophthalmology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.,Save Sight Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Save Sight Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The George Institute for Global Health, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Ophthalmology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The George Institute for Global Health, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Save Sight Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Benenson I, Waldron FA, Jadotte YT, Dreker MP, Holly C. Risk factors for hypertensive crisis in adult patients: a systematic review. JBI Evid Synth 2021; 19:1292-1327. [PMID: 33555818 DOI: 10.11124/jbies-20-00243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this review was to examine the best available evidence on the risk factors for hypertensive crisis in adult patients with hypertension. INTRODUCTION Hypertensive crisis is an acute severe elevation in blood pressure, which can present as hypertensive urgency or emergency. In contrast to hypertensive urgency, which is a markedly elevated blood pressure without acute target organ damage, hypertensive emergency is associated with equally high blood pressure in the presence of potentially life-threatening target organ damage, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, pulmonary edema, or acute kidney injury. Hypertensive crisis results in adverse clinical outcomes and high utilization of health care. INCLUSION CRITERIA This review considered studies of non-modifiable factors (age, sex, ethnicity) and modifiable factors such as socioeconomic factors (lack of medical insurance, lack of access to medical care), adherence to medical therapies, presence of comorbidities (diabetes, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, history of stroke, chronic kidney disease, congestive heart failure), and substance abuse in persons of either sex, older than 18 years with a diagnosis of hypertension. METHODS A search of four databases, seven gray literature sites, and relevant organizational websites revealed 11,387 titles. After duplicates were removed, 9183 studies were screened by the title and abstract for eligibility. Forty full-text articles were retrieved, and each was assessed for eligibility. Twenty-one articles were excluded. The remaining 19 full-text studies were critically appraised and included in this review. RESULTS The risk of hypertensive crisis was higher in patients with a history of comorbid cardiovascular conditions, such as chronic kidney disease (odds ratio [OR] 2.899, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.32, 6.364), coronary artery disease (OR 1.654, 95% CI 1.232, 2.222), or stroke (OR 1.769, 95% CI 1.218, 2.571). Patients with hypertensive emergency had higher mean systolic blood pressure (mean difference [MD] 2.413, 95% CI 0.477, 4.350) and diastolic blood pressure (MD 2.043, 95% CI 0.624, 3.461). Hypertensive emergency was more common in men (OR 1.390, 95% CI 1.207,1.601), older patients (MD 5.282, 95% CI 3.229, 7.335), and those with diabetes (OR 1.723, 95% CI 1.485, 2.000) and hyperlipidemia (OR 2.028, 95% CI 1.642, 2.505). Non-adherence to antihypertensive medications (OR 0.939, 95% CI 0.647,1.363) and hypertensive diagnosis unawareness (OR 0.807, 95% CI 0.564, 1.154) did not increase the risk of hypertensive emergency. CONCLUSIONS Comorbid cardiac, renal, and cerebral comorbidities (coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease) increase the risk of hypertensive crisis. The risk of hypertensive crisis is higher in patients with unhealthy alcohol and recreational drug use. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure are marginally higher in patients with hypertensive emergency compared to patients with hypertensive urgency. Since these differences are small and not clinically significant, clinicians should rely on other symptoms and signs to differentiate between hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency. The risk of hypertensive emergency is higher in older adults. The coexistence of diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and chronic kidney disease increases the risk of hypertensive emergency. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER PROSPERO (CRD42019140093).
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- Irina Benenson
- School of Nursing, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA.,The Northeast Institute for Evidence Synthesis and Translation (NEST): A JBI Centre Excellence, Newark, NJ, USA
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- School of Nursing, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA.,The Northeast Institute for Evidence Synthesis and Translation (NEST): A JBI Centre Excellence, Newark, NJ, USA.,Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY, USA.,Department of Epidemiology, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA
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- School of Nursing, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA.,The Northeast Institute for Evidence Synthesis and Translation (NEST): A JBI Centre Excellence, Newark, NJ, USA.,Department of Epidemiology, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA
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Hypertensive emergencies and urgencies in emergency departments: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Hypertens 2021; 38:1203-1210. [PMID: 32510905 DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000002372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The prevalence of hypertensive emergencies and urgencies and of acute hypertension-mediated organ damage (aHMOD) in emergency departments is unknown. Moreover, the predictive value of symptoms, blood pressure (BP) levels and cardiovascular risk factors to suspect the presence of aHMOD is still unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of hypertensive emergencies and hypertensive urgencies in emergency departments and of the relative frequency of subtypes of aHMOD, as well as to assess the clinical variables associated with aHMOD. METHODS We conducted a systematic literature search on PubMed, OVID, and Web of Science from their inception to 22 August 2019. Two independent investigators extracted study-level data for a random-effects meta-analysis. RESULTS Eight studies were analysed, including 1970 hypertensive emergencies and 4983 hypertensive urgencies. The prevalence of hypertensive emergencies and hypertensive urgencies was 0.3 and 0.9%, respectively [odds ratio for hypertensive urgencies vs. hypertensive emergencies 2.5 (1.4-4.3)]. Pulmonary oedema/heart failure was the most frequent subtype of aHMOD (32%), followed by ischemic stroke (29%), acute coronary syndrome (18%), haemorrhagic stroke (11%), acute aortic syndrome (2%) and hypertensive encephalopathy (2%). No clinically meaningful difference was found for BP levels at presentations. Hypertensive urgency patients were younger than hypertensive emergency patients by 5.4 years and more often complained of nonspecific symptoms and/or headache, whereas specific symptoms were more frequent among hypertensive emergency patients. CONCLUSION Hypertensive emergencies and hypertensive urgencies are a frequent cause of access to emergency departments, with hypertensive urgencies being significantly more common. BP levels alone do not reliably predict the presence of aHMOD, which should be suspected according to the presenting signs and symptoms.
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Cantone M, Lanza G, Puglisi V, Vinciguerra L, Mandelli J, Fisicaro F, Pennisi M, Bella R, Ciurleo R, Bramanti A. Hypertensive Crisis in Acute Cerebrovascular Diseases Presenting at the Emergency Department: A Narrative Review. Brain Sci 2021; 11:70. [PMID: 33430236 PMCID: PMC7825668 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11010070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Hypertensive crisis, defined as an increase in systolic blood pressure >179 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >109 mmHg, typically causes end-organ damage; the brain is an elective and early target, among others. The strong relationship between arterial hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases is supported by extensive evidence, with hypertension being the main modifiable risk factor for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, especially when it is uncontrolled or rapidly increasing. However, despite the large amount of data on the preventive strategies and therapeutic measures that can be adopted, the management of high BP in patients with acute cerebrovascular diseases presenting at the emergency department is still an area of debate. Overall, the outcome of stroke patients with high blood pressure values basically depends on the occurrence of hypertensive emergency or hypertensive urgency, the treatment regimen adopted, the drug dosages and their timing, and certain stroke features. In this narrative review, we provide a timely update on the current treatment, debated issues, and future directions related to hypertensive crisis in patients referred to the emergency department because of an acute cerebrovascular event. This will also focus greater attention on the management of certain stroke-related, time-dependent interventions, such as intravenous thrombolysis and mechanic thrombectomy.
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- Mariagiovanna Cantone
- Department of Neurology, Sant’Elia Hospital, ASP Caltanissetta, Via Luigi Russo, 6, 93100 Caltanissetta, Italy;
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia, 78, 95123 Catania, Italy
- Department of Neurology IC, Oasi Research Institute—IRCCS, Via Conte Ruggero, 73, 94018 Troina, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Unit, ASST Cremona, Viale Concordia, 1, 26100 Cremona, Italy; (V.P.); (L.V.)
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Unit, ASST Cremona, Viale Concordia, 1, 26100 Cremona, Italy; (V.P.); (L.V.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sant’Elia Hospital, ASP Caltanissetta, Via Luigi Russo, 6, 93100 Caltanissetta, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia, 89, 95123 Catania, Italy; (F.F.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia, 89, 95123 Catania, Italy; (F.F.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia, 78, 95123 Catania, Italy;
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, S.S. 113, Via Palermo C/da Casazza, 98123 Messina, Italy; (R.C.); (A.B.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, S.S. 113, Via Palermo C/da Casazza, 98123 Messina, Italy; (R.C.); (A.B.)
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Hypertensive Crisis in Acute Cerebrovascular Diseases Presenting at the Emergency Department: A Narrative Review. Brain Sci 2021. [PMID: 33430236 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11010070.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Hypertensive crisis, defined as an increase in systolic blood pressure >179 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >109 mmHg, typically causes end-organ damage; the brain is an elective and early target, among others. The strong relationship between arterial hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases is supported by extensive evidence, with hypertension being the main modifiable risk factor for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, especially when it is uncontrolled or rapidly increasing. However, despite the large amount of data on the preventive strategies and therapeutic measures that can be adopted, the management of high BP in patients with acute cerebrovascular diseases presenting at the emergency department is still an area of debate. Overall, the outcome of stroke patients with high blood pressure values basically depends on the occurrence of hypertensive emergency or hypertensive urgency, the treatment regimen adopted, the drug dosages and their timing, and certain stroke features. In this narrative review, we provide a timely update on the current treatment, debated issues, and future directions related to hypertensive crisis in patients referred to the emergency department because of an acute cerebrovascular event. This will also focus greater attention on the management of certain stroke-related, time-dependent interventions, such as intravenous thrombolysis and mechanic thrombectomy.
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Rubin S, Boulestreau R, Gosse P, Combe C. A plea for renin–angiotensin system blockers as first-line treatment in cases of severe acute hypertension. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2020; 36:752-753. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfaa313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Sébastien Rubin
- Néphrologie, Transplantation, Dialyse et Aphérèse, Hôpital Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Unité INSERM U1034, Univ. Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Cardiologie et Hypertension artérielle, European Hypertension Excellence Centre, Hôpital Saint André, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Néphrologie, Transplantation, Dialyse et Aphérèse, Hôpital Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Unité INSERM Biotis U1026, Univ. Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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Anitha A, Babu K. A 10-year Study: Renal Outcomes in Patients with Accelerated Hypertension and Renal Dysfunction. Indian J Nephrol 2020; 30:409-415. [PMID: 33840961 PMCID: PMC8023030 DOI: 10.4103/ijn.ijn_332_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Hypertension is prevalent in 35%–46% of the general population; 1% of them experience accelerated hypertension. Among patients with accelerated hypertension, acute worsening of renal functions occur in 22%-55%. Morbidity and mortality rates are high. Partial renal recovery is seen in some, while others rapidly progress to end-stage renal disease. Methods: Patients who presented with accelerated hypertension, renal dysfunction, and had undergone renal biopsy were evaluated and their clinical profile was analyzed. Those who became dialysis dependent were excluded from further follow-up. Study outcome were blood pressure control, renal functions, requirement of renal replacement and mortality. Results: Of the 30 patients evaluated, age at presentation was 41.2 ± 15.46 years and 26 (86.7%) were males, 10 (33%) had presented with nonspecific complaints. Mean duration of hypertension and blood pressure were 21.93 months and 196 ± 20.8/129 ± 12.4 mmHg, respectively. Glomerulonephritis and hypertensive nephrosclerosis had similar characteristics except proteinuria (P = 0.04). Average follow-up (n = 25) duration was 3.69 years (range: 0.05–9.6). At the end of study, 6 were dialysis dependent, while in others, mean e-GFR was 23.96 ml/min/1.73 m2. Poor renal prognosis was predicted by glomerulonephritis (relative risk-4.6) and degree of interstitial fibrosis. Five-year patient and renal survival were 94.4% and 71.9%, respectively. Conclusion: Accelerated hypertension occurs among patients with both primary and secondary hypertension. It leaves permanent renal sequelae. Though some patients recover renal function partially, further progression is rapid, especially among those with chronic glomerulonephritis.
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- Aleya Anitha
- Department of Nephrology; Apollo Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Nephrology, Manipal Hospital, Old HAL Airport Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Nijskens CM, Veldkamp SR, Van Der Werf DJ, Boonstra AH, Ten Wolde M. Funduscopy: Yes or no? Hypertensive emergencies and retinopathy in the emergency care setting; a retrospective cohort study. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2020; 23:166-171. [PMID: 33017517 PMCID: PMC8029924 DOI: 10.1111/jch.14064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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According to international guidelines, patients with a suspected hypertensive emergency (HE) admitted to the emergency department (ED) should undergo comprehensive evaluation including funduscopic examination. However, funduscopy is not always readily available and little is known about the prevalence of retinopathy among these patients in the ED setting. In order to characterize patients who should undergo funduscopy, we studied the prevalence, characteristics and clinical outcome in patients with a suspected HE and retinopathy grade III/IV. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of consecutive patients with severe elevation of blood pressure (BP) admitted to the ED between 2012 and 2015. Patients with a systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥180 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥120 mm Hg at time of presentation were included. A total of 271 patients were included, of whom 18 (6.6%; 95%CI 3.9‐10.5) had a HE. In 121 patients (44.6%; 95%CI 37.1‐53.3), funduscopy was performed, of whom 17 (14.0%; 95%CI 8.2‐22.5) had retinopathy grade III/IV. Mean SBP and DBP were significantly higher in patients with retinopathy (P < .001). However, retinopathy was also seen in patients with lower BP (SBP < 200 mm Hg and DBP < 120 mm Hg). No differences in other clinical characteristics, including visual disturbances, were found. One patient with retinopathy suffered an ischemic stroke after taking oral medication. The prevalence of retinopathy is high among examined patients. Except for higher BP, no clinical signs or symptoms are associated with the presence of retinopathy grade III/IV. We therefore conclude that funduscopic examination should be performed in every patient with a suspected HE.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Flevohospital, Almere, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Flevohospital, Almere, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Flevohospital, Almere, The Netherlands
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Allgaier J, Emmich M, Rastegar V, Stefan MS, Lagu T. Hypertensive urgency or emergency? The use of intravenous medications in hospitalized hypertensive patients without organ dysfunction. Heart Lung 2020; 49:824-828. [PMID: 33011460 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2020.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Current guidelines poorly define hypertensive urgency and recommend Oral (PO) medications over intravenous (IV). OBJECTIVE To describe hospital management of hypertensive urgency and compare characteristics and outcomes of PO vs. IV medications. METHODS We used descriptive statistics and created generalized linear models to evaluate within-subject blood pressure (BP) changes over 24 hours. RESULTS 179 patients had an average age of 62 and 58% female. Chronic hypertension was common (165, 88%), as was chronic renal disease (40.6%). IV medications were common (146, 81.6%) and associated with higher comorbidity burden, prior kidney disease, and longer length of stay (2.5, 1.6-3.8 vs. 1.4, 0.9-2.2, p=0.007). 66 (35.3%) developed and 43 (23.5%) new organ dysfunction, but outcomes were similar between groups. BP was similar between groups after 12 hours. CONCLUSIONS IV medication use was common and decreased BP more rapidly. Outcomes including BP were similar to PO administration, except for length of stay.
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- Joshua Allgaier
- Department of Medicine, University of Massachussets Medical School-Baystate, Springfield, MA, United States.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Massachussets Medical School-Baystate, Springfield, MA, United States
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- Institute for Healthcare Delivery and Population Science and Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School-Baystate, Springfield, MA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Massachussets Medical School-Baystate, Springfield, MA, United States; Institute for Healthcare Delivery and Population Science and Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School-Baystate, Springfield, MA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Massachussets Medical School-Baystate, Springfield, MA, United States; Institute for Healthcare Delivery and Population Science and Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School-Baystate, Springfield, MA, United States
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Strauss M, Leischik R, Jehn U, Padberg JS, Pistulli R, Kümpers P, Reinecke H. [The hypertensive emergency situation : Recommendations for initial drug therapy management]. Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed 2020; 117:41-48. [PMID: 32940723 DOI: 10.1007/s00063-020-00728-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The hypertensive emergency situation is characterized by an acute-mostly life-threatening-blood pressure derailment with the risk of acute end organ damage. It is an acute manifestation of arterial hypertension, which manifests in a variety of symptoms. The etiology is in most cases long-term (chronic) hypertension as a result of low compliance or inadequate antihypertensive therapy. It can also occur as a first manifestation of arterial hypertension. It requires timely antihypertensive drug therapy, which should be initiated in an intensive or intermediate care unit. The choice of antihypertensive therapy regimen should be based on the underlying end organ damage. Fast-acting, easily controllable and intravenously administered substances should be preferred. The most commonly used substances (groups) are urapidil, nitroglycerin, beta blockers and short-acting calcium channel blockers. With a few exceptions, a deliberate, rapid reduction in blood pressure of no more than 20-25% of the initial value is sufficient for extracerebral causes. A subsequent systolic blood pressure target of 160/100 mm Hg should be aimed for within the next 2-6 h. An overly rapid drop in blood pressure can lead to reduced blood flow to the central nervous system due to changes in autoregulation. Exceptions to this rule are acute aortic dissection and flash pulmonary edema-in these cases, prompt blood pressure normalization should be achieved. The initial acute therapy should be followed by a more detailed investigation of the cause and a long-term therapy setting based on this.
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- M Strauss
- Klinik für Kardiologie I: Koronare Herzerkrankung, Herzinsuffizienz und Angiologie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland. .,Klinik für Kardiologie, Lehrbereich Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung, Fakultät für Gesundheit, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Hagen, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Kardiologie, Lehrbereich Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung, Fakultät für Gesundheit, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Hagen, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik D, Allgemeine Innere Medizin und Notaufnahme sowie Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten und Rheumatologie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Kardiologie I: Koronare Herzerkrankung, Herzinsuffizienz und Angiologie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Kardiologie I: Koronare Herzerkrankung, Herzinsuffizienz und Angiologie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik D, Allgemeine Innere Medizin und Notaufnahme sowie Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten und Rheumatologie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Kardiologie I: Koronare Herzerkrankung, Herzinsuffizienz und Angiologie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland
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OBJECTIVES Acute severe hypertension is a common problem among inner-city ethnic minority populations. Nevertheless, the effects of currently employed treatment regimens on blood pressure have not been determined in a clinical practice setting. We determined the SBP responses to acute antihypertensive drug protocols and the 2-year natural history of patients presenting with severe hypertension. METHODS Retrospective cohort investigation in consecutive patients with SBP at least 220 mmHg and/or DBP at least 120 mmHg during 3-month enrollment in 2014 with 2-year follow-up. Primary outcomes were SBP versus time for the first 5 h of emergency treatment and 2-year follow-up including repeat visits, target organ events, and hospitalizations. RESULTS One hundred and fifty-six unique patients met criteria with 69% Black; 34% Hispanic; 56% had previous visits for severe hypertension; 31% had preexisting target injury. Acute management: Acute antihypertensive regimens resulted in grossly unpredictable and often exaggerated effects on SBP. Treatment acutely reduced SBP to less than 140 mmHg in 30 of 159 patients. Clonidine reduced SBP to less than 140 mmHg in 19/61. Two-year follow-up: We observed 389 repeat visits for severe hypertension, 99 new target events, and 76 hospitalizations accounting for 620 hospital days. CONCLUSION Acute treatment of severe hypertension produced unpredictable and potentially dangerous responses in SBP. Two-year follow-up demonstrated extraordinary rates of recurrent visits, target organ events, and hospitalizations. Our findings indicate a need to develop effective management strategies to lower blood pressure safely and to prevent long-term consequences. Our findings may apply to other hospitals caring for ethnic minority populations.
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Stanistreet B, Nicholas JA, Bisognano JD. An Evidence-Based Review of Elevated Blood Pressure for the Inpatient. Am J Med 2020; 133:165-169. [PMID: 31705851 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2019.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Revised: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Elevated blood pressure is common in patients who are hospitalized. There are no guidelines and few recommendations to help inpatient providers manage patients with elevated blood pressure. There are no normal reported values for blood pressure in the inpatient and recording circumstances often widely vary. Many factors may influence blood pressure such as pain, anxiety, malaise, nicotine withdrawal, or withholding home medications. This review of available literature suggests potential harm and little to no potential benefit in treating asymptomatic patients with elevated blood pressure. This review also found no evidence that asymptomatic elevated blood pressure progresses to lead to end-organ damage. However, there are clear instances of hypertensive emergency where treatment is indicated. Conscientious adjustment of an anti-hypertensive regimen should be undertaken during episode of elevated blood pressure associated with end-organ damage.
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- Bryan Stanistreet
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Aldo J Peixoto
- From the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Nephrology, Yale School of Medicine, and the Hypertension Program, Yale New Haven Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, New Haven, CT
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Benenson I, Waldron FA, Jadotte YT, Holly C. Risk factors for hypertensive crisis in adult patients: a systematic review protocol. JBI DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS AND IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS 2019; 17:2343-2349. [PMID: 31246735 DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this review is to conduct comprehensive appraisal and synthesis of evidence on risk factors for hypertensive crisis and, specifically, hypertensive emergencies among adult patients with hypertension. INTRODUCTION Hypertensive crisis is the most extreme form of poorly controlled hypertension that may lead to acute target organ damage (hypertensive emergency). Hypertensive crisis is associated with increased mortality, high utilization of health care and escalated healthcare costs. INCLUSION CRITERIA This review will include epidemiological studies with participants over 18 years old with diagnosis of hypertension. The review will exclude pediatric, pregnant and postpartum patients. The review will consider studies that explore risk factors for hypertensive crisis, defined as an acute elevation of blood pressure equal or above 180/110 mmHg. METHODS The search strategy aims to find both published and unpublished studies. The databases to be searched will include MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and Web of Science. Following the search, all identified studies will be screened against the inclusion criteria. Selected studies will be critically appraised for methodological quality. Data on exposures and outcomes will be extracted from papers included in the review. Quantitative data, where possible, will be pooled in meta-analysis. Effect sizes expressed as odds ratio and their 95% confidence intervals will be calculated. Heterogeneity of studies will be assessed statistically. Subgroup analysis to determine the association of risk factors with hypertensive emergencies will be conducted, if possible. Where statistical pooling is not possible, the findings will be presented in a narrative form. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER PROSPERO CRD42019140093.
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- Irina Benenson
- Rutgers University School of Nursing, Newark, USA
- The Northeast Institute for Evidence Synthesis and Translation (NEST): a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence
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- Rutgers University School of Nursing, Newark, USA
- The Northeast Institute for Evidence Synthesis and Translation (NEST): a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence
- Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, USA
- Rutgers University School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Newark, USA
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- Rutgers University School of Nursing, Newark, USA
- The Northeast Institute for Evidence Synthesis and Translation (NEST): a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence
- Rutgers University School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Newark, USA
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Pieragostini R, Perrin G, Nevoret C, Amar L, Jannot AS, Sabatier P, Korb-Savoldelli V, Sabatier B. Conditional prescriptions of oral antihypertensive drugs for the management of hypertension urgencies in the inpatient setting: An observational study. J Clin Pharm Ther 2019; 45:282-289. [PMID: 31562777 DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVES The management of hypertension urgencies during hospitalization may generally not necessitate urgent care. However, physicians frequently prescribe 'as needed' antihypertensive drugs for which administration is triggered by blood pressure thresholds. The lack of rationale for this hospital practice led us to study oral conditional antihypertensive (OCA) prescriptions. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of OCA prescriptions and to establish their characteristics. METHODS In our institution, prescriptions are computerized. The study was retrospectively performed using a hospital clinical data warehouse over a 5-year period. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION The prevalence of OCA prescriptions was 6.9% among subjects treated with an antihypertensive drug. The median duration of these prescriptions was 4 days, until the day of the patient discharge in 78.8% stays. The calcium channel inhibitors were the main (79.9%) pharmacological class prescribed, with mostly prescriptions of nicardipine. OCA prescriptions were associated with another antihypertensive medication in 58.8% of the prescriptions; for 19.3%, it was a medication belonging to the same pharmacological class than the OCA drug prescribed. Regarding the computerized drafting, 39.6% of the conditional prescriptions were considered uninterpretable. At least one administration by nurses concerned 65.1% of the OCA prescriptions. The mean SBP and DBP before the initiation of an OCA drug was 142.9 ± 28.2 and 75.8 ± 24.5 mm Hg, respectively, relative to 143.0 ± 24.9 and 77.6 ± 19.9 mm Hg after the initiation (P = .8 for SBP and P = .06 for DBP). WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION The originality of this study lies in the use of a clinical data warehouse to evaluate OCA prescriptions in hospital. These prescriptions are current, often uninterpretable and mostly ordered until patient discharge. Such drug orders could be associated with an increased risk of iatrogenic events and/or administration errors. This underlies the need for developing decision support tools and computerized protocols to manage hypertension urgencies.
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- Rémi Pieragostini
- Pharmacy Department, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France.,Equipe 22, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, UMR 1138, INSERM, Paris, France
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- Biomedical Informatics and Public Health department, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Hypertension Department, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France.,Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Biomedical Informatics and Public Health department, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France.,Université Paris Sorbonne, UPMC, Paris VI, UMR_S 1138, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Paris, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France.,Equipe 22, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, UMR 1138, INSERM, Paris, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France.,Faculté de pharmacie, Université Paris Sud, Châtenay-Malabry, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France.,Equipe 22, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, UMR 1138, INSERM, Paris, France
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Mandi DG, Yaméogo RA, Sebgo C, Bamouni J, Naibé DT, Kologo KJ, Millogo GRC, Yaméogo NV, Thiam-Tall A, Samadoulougou AK, Zabsonré P. Hypertensive crises in sub-Saharan Africa: Clinical profile and short-term outcome in the medical emergencies department of a national referral hospital in Burkina Faso. Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) 2019; 68:269-274. [PMID: 31466723 DOI: 10.1016/j.ancard.2019.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Data on hypertensive crises (HC) are limited in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We aimed to characterize the pattern and short-term mortality of hypertensive emergencies (HE) and urgencies (HU). METHODS This was a prospective cohort study. Consecutive patients with acute and severely elevated blood pressure (systolic>180mmHg and/or diastolic >120mmHg) with or without acute target-organs damage attending the emergency department (ED) of the Teaching Hospital of Yalgado Ouedraogo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso were included with a one-month follow-up. RESULTS One hundred and sixty-six of 1254 patients presenting to the ED (January to march 2016) had HC (13.2%) and 113 of them (68.1%) had HE. The mean age was 50.9±15.9 years and males were 63.3% (n=105). Younger age (<45 years) accounted for 55% of the cases. History of known HTN was reported in 101 patients (60.8%). Among patients with HE, 62.8% had brain-related events, 30.1% had cardiac involvement and 31% had acute renal impairment. The overall survival rate was 89% within the first 72hours and 81% at fourteen days follow-up. At one-month follow-up, 36 patients died with a survival rate of 77.8%. Factors independently associated with death were history of known hypertension, acute brain-related damage and renal dysfunction and not being transferred to a specialized department. CONCLUSION HC are not rare in SSA and are associated with higher morbidity and mortality in HE. Further studies are needed to determine factors that promote HC in African patients in order to better address the prevention and management strategies of such hypertensive entity.
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- D G Mandi
- Department of Cardiology, Teaching Hospital of Yalgado Ouedraogo, PO Box 7022, Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso.
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- Superior School of Health Sciences, University of Ouahigouya, Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
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- Department of Cardiology, Teaching Hospital of Yalgado Ouedraogo, PO Box 7022, Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso
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- Faculty of Human Health Sciences, University of N'Djamena, N'Djamena, Chad
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- UNIHAVRE- UNIROUEN - UNICAEN, CNRS, UMR IDEES, university of Normandie, 25, rue Philippe-Lebon, 76600 Le Havre, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Teaching Hospital of Yalgado Ouedraogo, PO Box 7022, Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; Training and Research Unit of Health Sciences, University Ouaga I - Professor Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Department of Cardiology, Teaching Hospital of Yalgado Ouedraogo, PO Box 7022, Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; Training and Research Unit of Health Sciences, University Ouaga I - Professor Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Department of Cardiology, Teaching Hospital of Yalgado Ouedraogo, PO Box 7022, Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; Training and Research Unit of Health Sciences, University Ouaga I - Professor Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Department of Cardiology, Teaching Hospital of Yalgado Ouedraogo, PO Box 7022, Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; Training and Research Unit of Health Sciences, University Ouaga I - Professor Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Training and Research Unit of Health Sciences, University Ouaga I - Professor Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Department of Cardiology, Teaching Hospital of Yalgado Ouedraogo, PO Box 7022, Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; Training and Research Unit of Health Sciences, University Ouaga I - Professor Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Menon M, Shukla A. Understanding hypertension in the light of Ayurveda. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2018; 9:302-307. [PMID: 29153383 PMCID: PMC6314241 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2017.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2017] [Revised: 10/18/2017] [Accepted: 10/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Different theories have been proposed to explain hypertension from an Ayurvedic perspective, but there is no consensus amongst the experts. A better understanding of the applied physiology and etio-pathogenesis of hypertension in the light of Ayurvedic principles is being attempted to fill this gap. A detailed review of available Ayurvedic literature was carried out to understand the physiology of blood pressure and etio-pathogenesis of hypertension from the perspective of Ayurveda. Many parallels were drawn from the concepts such as Shad Kriyakala (six stages of Dosha imbalance) and Avarana of Doshas (occlusion in the normal functioning of the Doshas) to the modern pathogenesis of hypertension to gain a deeper understanding of it. Hypertension without specific symptoms in its mild and moderate stages cannot be considered as a disease in Ayurveda. It appears to be an early stage of pathogenesis and a risk factor for development of diseases affecting the heart, brain, kidneys and eyes etc. Improper food habits and modern sedentary lifestyle with or without genetic predisposition provokes and vitiates all the Tridoshas to trigger the pathogenesis of hypertension. It is proposed that hypertension is to be understood as the Prasara-Avastha which means spread of vitiated Doshas from their specific sites, specifically of Vyana Vata, Prana Vata, Sadhaka Pitta and Avalambaka Kapha along with Rakta in their disturbed states. The Avarana (occlusion of normal functioning) of Vata Dosha by Pitta and Kapha can be seen in the Rasa-Rakta Dhathus, which in turn hampers the functioning of the respective Srotas (micro-channels) of circulation.
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- Maanasi Menon
- Dept of Kayachikitsa, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Clappana P.O., Kollam Dist, Kerala, 690525, India
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- Dept of Samhita, Siddhanta, Govt. Ayurveda College, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 495001, India.
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van den Born BJH, Lip GYH, Brguljan-Hitij J, Cremer A, Segura J, Morales E, Mahfoud F, Amraoui F, Persu A, Kahan T, Agabiti Rosei E, de Simone G, Gosse P, Williams B. ESC Council on hypertension position document on the management of hypertensive emergencies. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOTHERAPY 2018; 5:37-46. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjcvp/pvy032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Hypertensive emergencies are those situations where very high blood pressure (BP) values are associated with acute organ damage, and therefore, require immediate, but careful, BP reduction. The type of acute organ damage is the principal determinant of: (i) the drug of choice, (ii) the target BP, and (iii) the timeframe in which BP should be lowered. Key target organs are the heart, retina, brain, kidneys, and large arteries. Patients who lack acute hypertension-mediated end organ damage do not have a hypertensive emergency and can usually be treated with oral BP-lowering agents and usually discharged after a brief period of observation.
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- Bert-Jan H van den Born
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Vascular Medicine, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Aalborg Thrombosis Research Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Hypertension Division, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Peter Držaj Hospital, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Hypertension Unit, Department of Cardiology, Hopital Saint André and University Hospital of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Hypertension Unit, Department of Nephrology, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Hypertension Unit, Department of Nephrology, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department for Internal Medicine III, Cardiology, Angiology, and Intensive Care Medicine, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Vascular Medicine, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Cardiology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, and Pole of Cardiovascular Research, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Clinica Medica Generale, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, and Department of Medicine, Azienda Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Hypertension Research Center, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Hypertension Unit, Department of Cardiology, Hopital Saint André and University Hospital of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- University College London (UCL) and UCL Hospitals, London, UK
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Alshami A, Romero C, Avila A, Varon J. Management of hypertensive crises in the elderly. J Geriatr Cardiol 2018; 15:504-512. [PMID: 30364798 PMCID: PMC6198269 DOI: 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2018.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Hypertensive crises are elevations of blood pressure higher than 180/120 mmHg. These can be urgent or emergent, depending on the presence of end organ damage. The clinical presentation of hypertensive crises is quite variable in elderly patients, and clinicians must be suspicious of non-specific symptoms. Managing hypertensive crises in elderly patients needs meticulous knowledge of the pathophysiological changes in them, pharmacological options, pharmacokinetics of the medications used, their side effects, and their interactions with other medications. Clevidipine, nicardipine, labetalol, esmolol, and fenoldopam are among the preferred choices in the elderly due to their efficacy and tolerability. Nitroprusside, hydralazine, and nifedipine should be avoided, unless there are no other options available, due to the high risk of complications and unpredictable responses.
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- Abbas Alshami
- Dorrington Medical Associates, Houston, Texas, USA
- University of Baghdad/College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Dorrington Medical Associates, Houston, Texas, USA
- Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, México
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- Dorrington Medical Associates, Houston, Texas, USA
- Universidad Durango Santander, Hermosillo, Sonora, México
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA
- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, USA
- Critical Care Services, United Memorial Medical Center / United General Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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Definitions and Epidemiological Aspects of Hypertensive Urgencies and Emergencies. High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev 2018; 25:241-244. [DOI: 10.1007/s40292-018-0263-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Therapeutic Approach to Hypertension Urgencies and Emergencies in the Emergency Room. High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev 2018; 25:177-189. [DOI: 10.1007/s40292-018-0261-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 05/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Acute blood pressure elevation: Therapeutic approach. Pharmacol Res 2018; 130:180-190. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2018.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Revised: 12/21/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Guiga H, Decroux C, Michelet P, Loundou A, Cornand D, Silhol F, Vaisse B, Sarlon-Bartoli G. Hospital and out-of-hospital mortality in 670 hypertensive emergencies and urgencies. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2017; 19:1137-1142. [PMID: 28866866 DOI: 10.1111/jch.13083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2017] [Revised: 06/24/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Long-term mortality in patients with acute severe hypertension is unclear. The authors aimed to compare short-term (hospital) and long-term (12 months) mortality in these patients. A total of 670 adults presenting for acute severe hypertension between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2015, were included. A total of 57.5% were hypertensive emergencies and 66.1% were hospitalized: 98% and 23.2% of those with hypertensive emergencies and urgencies, respectively (P = .001). Hospital mortality was 7.9% and was significantly higher for hypertensive emergencies (12.5% vs 1.8%, P = .001). At 12 months, 106 patients died (29.4%), mainly from hypertensive emergencies (38.9% vs 8.9%, P = .001). Median survival was 14 days for neurovascular emergencies and 50 days for cardiovascular emergencies. Patients with hypertensive emergencies or urgencies had bad long-term prognosis. Short-term mortality is mainly caused by neurovascular emergencies, but cardiovascular emergencies are severe, with high mortality at 12 months. These results justify better follow-up and treatment for these patients.
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- Haythem Guiga
- Unité d'Hypertension Artérielle, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille - Hôpital de la Timone, Marseille, France
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- Service d'Accueil des Urgences de la Timone, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France
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- Service d'Accueil des Urgences de la Timone, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France.,UMR MD2, Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Direction de la recherche clinique et innovation, unité méthodologique, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France
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- Unité d'Hypertension Artérielle, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille - Hôpital de la Timone, Marseille, France
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- Unité d'Hypertension Artérielle, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille - Hôpital de la Timone, Marseille, France
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- Unité d'Hypertension Artérielle, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille - Hôpital de la Timone, Marseille, France
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- Unité d'Hypertension Artérielle, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille - Hôpital de la Timone, Marseille, France.,Unité INSERM NORT 1062, Faculté de médecine de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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Shah M, Patil S, Patel B, Arora S, Patel N, Garg L, Agrawal S, Jacobs L, Steigerwalt SP, Martinez MW. Trends in Hospitalization for Hypertensive Emergency, and Relationship of End-Organ Damage With In-Hospital Mortality. Am J Hypertens 2017; 30:700-706. [PMID: 28430850 DOI: 10.1093/ajh/hpx048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND There are no comprehensive guidelines on management of hypertensive emergency (HTNE) and complications. Despite advances in antihypertensive medications HTNE is accompanied with significant morbidity and mortality. METHODS We queried the 2002-2012 nationwide inpatient sample database to identify patients with HTNE. Trends in incidence of HTNE and in-hospital mortality were analyzed. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between end-organ complications and in-hospital mortality. RESULTS Between 2002 and 2012, 129,914 admissions were included. Six hundred and thirty (0.48%) patients died during their hospital stay. There was an increase in the number of HTNE admissions (9,511-15,479; Ptrend < 0.001) with concurrent reduction of in-hospital mortality (0.8-0.3%; Ptrend < 0.001) by the year 2012 compared to 2002. Patients who died during hospitalization were older, had longer length of stay, higher cost of stay, more comorbidities, and higher risk scores. Presence of acute cardiorespiratory failure [adjusted odds ratio (OR), 15.8; 95% confidence interval (CI), 13.2-18.9], stroke or transient ischemia attack (TIA) (adjusted OR, 7.9; 95% CI, 6.3-9.9), chest pain (adjusted OR, 5.9; 95% CI, 4.4-7.7), stroke/TIA (adjusted OR, 5.9; 95% CI, 4.5-7.7), and aortic dissection (adjusted OR, 5.9; 95% CI, 2.8-12.4) were most predictive of higher in-hospital mortality in addition to factors such as age, aortic dissection, acute myocardial infarction, acute renal failure, and presence of neurological symptoms. CONCLUSION A rising trend in hospitalization for HTNE, with an overall decrease in in-hospital mortality was observed from 2002 to 2012, possibly related to changes in coding practices and improved management. Presence of acute cardiorespiratory failure, stroke/TIA, chest pain, and aortic dissection were most predictive of higher hospital mortality.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mahek Shah
- Division of Cardiology, Lehigh Valley Hospital Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Internal Medicine, UPMC, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Lehigh Valley Hospital Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai St Lukefs-Roosevelt Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Lehigh Valley Hospital Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Lehigh Valley Hospital Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Lehigh Valley Hospital Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
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