Key result
Beta-blockers and calcium-channel blockers appear to be safe and effective for managing pediatric hypertensive crises, potentially offering advantages over sodium nitroprusside.
Why the study?
Robust literature on managing hypertensive emergencies in pediatric age is lacking, with available evidence often derived from adult studies.
What are the safe and effective pharmacological treatments for hypertensive crises in children?
What are the safe and effective pharmacological treatments for hypertensive crises in children?
Beta-blockers and calcium-channel blockers appear to be safe and effective options for managing pediatric hypertensive emergencies, highlighting the need for more robust pediatric-specific studies.
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Supports beta-blockers and calcium-channel blockers as options in pediatric crises; leaves open the need for robust trials to guide protocols.
Partigiani et al. (2022) conducted a review in Hypertensive crises (n=212). Beta-blockers and calcium-channel blockers vs. Sodium nitroprusside (in some included studies) was evaluated on Efficacy of antihypertensive therapy (blood pressure control). Beta-blockers and calcium-channel blockers appear to be safe and effective for managing pediatric hypertensive crises, potentially offering advantages over sodium nitroprusside.
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