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Pathophysiology Algorithm Diagram of Hypertensive Emergencies

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November 20th, 2009 · No Comments

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Pathophysiology of hypertensive emergency (crisis hypertension) is shown in the picture below (click to enlarge image).

Pathophysiology Algorithm Diagram of Hypertensive Emergencies

Hypertensive emergency is characterized by a severe elevation in blood pressure (> 180/120 mm Hg) complicated by evidence of impending or progressive target organ dysfunction (coronary ischemia, disordered cerebral function, cerebrovascular events, pulmonary edema, and renal failure).

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