CONTENTS #1) approach to hypertensive emergencies [1] Is there a known cause of the HTN? [2] Is this actually a hypertensive emergency? [3] Re-evaluation for an underlying cause of the HTN. [4] Control Bp with IV antihypertensive agents. [5] Transition to oral antihypertensives. Background Use the MAP Pathophysiology of malignant hypertension Hypertensive urgency #2) antihypertensive … Continue reading Hypertensive emergency & antihypertensive medications