This review outlines the diagnosis, investigation, and pharmacologic management of pediatric hypertensive emergencies in the emergency department.
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May guide ED management of pediatric hypertensive emergencies; leaves open need for prospective trials to validate protocols.
Although the prevalence of hypertension in the pediatric population is estimated at only 1% to 2%, hypertensive urgencies and emergencies may be encountered in the emergency department. Efficient management of these children is of utmost importance to avoid some of the life-threatening complications associated with hypertension and its treatment. This article serves to review some of the important aspects of pediatric hypertensive emergencies, including diagnosis, emergency department investigations, and pharmacologic management.
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