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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

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