Key result
Emergency department patients with uncontrolled hypertension were more than twice as likely to receive an antihypertensive prescription if hypertension was their primary reason for visit (46.6%) compared to those with another reason for visit (21.2%).
Why the study?
What are the practice patterns and prescribing rates of antihypertensive medications for emergency department patients presenting with uncontrolled chronic hypertension?
What are the practice patterns and prescribing rates of antihypertensive medications for emergency department patients presenting with uncontrolled chronic hypertension?
Absolute Event Rate: 46.6% vs 21.2%
Despite updated guidelines supporting the safety and efficacy of initiating antihypertensive therapy in the emergency department, real-world prescribing rates remain abysmally low, highlighting a major missed opportunity for public health intervention.
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Harrison et al. (2026) conducted an editorial in Uncontrolled chronic hypertension. Hypertension listed as primary reason for visit vs. Another reason for visit with uncontrolled blood pressure was evaluated on Antihypertensive prescription at discharge. Emergency department patients with uncontrolled hypertension were more than twice as likely to receive an antihypertensive prescription if hypertension was their primary reason for visit (46.6%) compared to those with another reason for visit (21.2%).
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