Aetiological and Clinical Profile of Hypertensive Emergencies in a Tertiary Care Hospital

The aetiological and clinical profile of patients with hypertensive emergencies presenting to hospitals in our country is poorly known. Systemic Hypertension is a common medical condition affecting over 1 billion people worldwide. Epidemiological studies indicate that the prevalence of hypertension in adults is around 15% to 22%, depending on the population considered. Although, chronic hypertension was an established risk factor for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and renal disease, acute elevations in blood pressure can result in acute end organ damage with significant morbidity.