A review of the relative advantages and disadvantages of oral and intravenous hypotensive agents for the treatment of hypertensive crisis.
Offers synthesis of oral vs intravenous options for hypertensive crisis; leaves open need for randomized trials to guide practice.
A hypertensive crisis can be caused by many factors. Frequently, the mechanism involved is complex and highly variable among patients. Without drug therapy, this condition is associated with very high mortality and morbidity. There are a number of oral and intravenous hypotensive agents available, which can effectively control blood pressure in a hypertensive crisis. The relative advantages and disadvantages of each treatment option is discussed.
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