BUMC Basics.pdf - Anesthesia Home
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Causes:<br />
• Progression of HTN<br />
• Medical noncompliance on BP meds<br />
• Progression of renal disease<br />
• Glomerulonephritis<br />
• Preeclampsia<br />
• Scleroderma<br />
• Pheochromocytoma<br />
• Cocaine/Amphetamines<br />
• MAO inhibitors + tyramine rich foods<br />
Treatment:<br />
• Hypertensive Urgency: Decrease MAP by 25% over<br />
hours using oral agents. Beta blockers, calcium channel<br />
blockers, hydralazine and ACEI. Then start BP regimen to<br />
get WNL.<br />
• Hypertensive Emergency: Decrease MAP by