Hypertensive Urgency

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Hypertensive urgency - asymptomatic patients with elevated blood pressure - is frequently treated in the hospital and outpatient setting. Join host, Geoff Wall, as he critically examines the evidence to assess risk over benefit.
The GameChanger
Treatment of asymptomatic hypertension has not been shown to improve clinical outcomes. Recent data highlights the risk with increased mortality through aggressive management.
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
Reference
Anderson TS, Herzig SJ, Jing B, et al. Clinical Outcomes of Intensive Inpatient Blood Pressure Management in Hospitalized Older Adults. JAMA Intern Med. 2023;183(7):715–723. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.1667
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2805021

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CPE Information

Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Explain the difference between hypertensive urgency and emergency
2. Discuss recent data about the possible harms of treating asymptomatic hypertension in the hospital setting
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-330-H01-P
Initial release date: 10/23/2023
Expiration date: 10/23/2024
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