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Approach to Hypertensive Emergencies
Approaching hypertensive emergencies requires swift action to prevent life-threatening complications. The first step involves assessing the severity of hypertension, including signs of end-organ damage such as headache, blurred vision, chest pain, or altered mental status. In severe cases, immediate reduction of blood pressure is necessary to prevent complications such as stroke, heart attack, or organ failure. Intravenous medications such as nitroprusside, labetalol, or nicardipine are commonly used for rapid blood pressure control in a controlled setting. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure, cardiac function, and organ perfusion is essential during treatment. Additionally, identifying and addressing underlying causes such as renal artery stenosis or preeclampsia is crucial for long-term management. Collaborative care involving emergency medicine, cardiology, and nephrology specialists ensures comprehensive management and follow-up care for patients with hypertensive emergencies. Regular monitoring and adjustment of antihypertensive medications are necessary to prevent recurrence and optimize long-term blood pressure control.
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Dr. Nikhilesh Jain
Director & Operational Head Dept of Critical Care, CHL Hospitals, Indore
Dr. Nikhilesh Jain, currently working as Director and Operational Head of the Department of Critical Care Services at CHL Hospitals in Indore, India, boasts a wealth of expertise as a Physician Intensivist, accumulating over 19 years of experience in the field. With credentials including DNB (Medicine), MRCP (Ireland), IDCCM, and FCCCM, his areas of specialization encompass Hemodynamic Monitoring, ECMO, Infectious Diseases and Sepsis, Critical Care Ultrasound, and Multi-Organ Transplants.
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- 14th-May-2024, TIME : 4:00PM - 5:00PM
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Approaching hypertensive emergencies requires swift action to prevent life-threatening complications. The first step involves assessing the severity of hypertension, including signs of end-organ damage such as headache, blurred vision, chest pain, or altered mental status. In severe cases, immediate reduction of blood pressure is necessary to prevent complications such as stroke, heart attack, or organ failure. Intravenous medications such as nitroprusside, labetalol, or nicardipine are commonly used for rapid blood pressure control in a controlled setting. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure, cardiac function, and organ perfusion is essential during treatment. Additionally, identifying and addressing underlying causes such as renal artery stenosis or preeclampsia is crucial for long-term management. Collaborative care involving emergency medicine, cardiology, and nephrology specialists ensures comprehensive management and follow-up care for patients with hypertensive emergencies. Regular monitoring and adjustment of antihypertensive medications are necessary to prevent recurrence and optimize long-term blood pressure control.
- 14th-May-2024, TIME : 4:00PM - 5:00PM
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Approaching hypertensive emergencies requires swift action to prevent life-threatening complications. The first step involves assessing the severity of hypertension, including signs of end-organ damage such as headache, blurred vision, chest pain, or altered mental status. In severe cases, immediate reduction of blood pressure is necessary to prevent complications such as stroke, heart attack, or organ failure. Intravenous medications such as nitroprusside, labetalol, or nicardipine are commonly used for rapid blood pressure control in a controlled setting. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure, cardiac function, and organ perfusion is essential during treatment. Additionally, identifying and addressing underlying causes such as renal artery stenosis or preeclampsia is crucial for long-term management. Collaborative care involving emergency medicine, cardiology, and nephrology specialists ensures comprehensive management and follow-up care for patients with hypertensive emergencies. Regular monitoring and adjustment of antihypertensive medications are necessary to prevent recurrence and optimize long-term blood pressure control.
- 14th-May-2024, TIME : 4:00PM - 5:00PM
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Approaching hypertensive emergencies requires swift action to prevent life-threatening complications. The first step involves assessing the severity of hypertension, including signs of end-organ damage such as headache, blurred vision, chest pain, or altered mental status. In severe cases, immediate reduction of blood pressure is necessary to prevent complications such as stroke, heart attack, or organ failure. Intravenous medications such as nitroprusside, labetalol, or nicardipine are commonly used for rapid blood pressure control in a controlled setting. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure, cardiac function, and organ perfusion is essential during treatment. Additionally, identifying and addressing underlying causes such as renal artery stenosis or preeclampsia is crucial for long-term management. Collaborative care involving emergency medicine, cardiology, and nephrology specialists ensures comprehensive management and follow-up care for patients with hypertensive emergencies. Regular monitoring and adjustment of antihypertensive medications are necessary to prevent recurrence and optimize long-term blood pressure control.
- 14th-May-2024, TIME : 4:00PM - 5:00PM
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Approaching hypertensive emergencies requires swift action to prevent life-threatening complications. The first step involves assessing the severity of hypertension, including signs of end-organ damage such as headache, blurred vision, chest pain, or altered mental status. In severe cases, immediate reduction of blood pressure is necessary to prevent complications such as stroke, heart attack, or organ failure. Intravenous medications such as nitroprusside, labetalol, or nicardipine are commonly used for rapid blood pressure control in a controlled setting. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure, cardiac function, and organ perfusion is essential during treatment. Additionally, identifying and addressing underlying causes such as renal artery stenosis or preeclampsia is crucial for long-term management. Collaborative care involving emergency medicine, cardiology, and nephrology specialists ensures comprehensive management and follow-up care for patients with hypertensive emergencies. Regular monitoring and adjustment of antihypertensive medications are necessary to prevent recurrence and optimize long-term blood pressure control.