A hypertensive emergency is a situation in which uncontrolled hypertension is associated with acute end-organic damage. Most patients presenting with hypertensive emergency have chronic hypertension, although the disorder can present in previously normotensive individuals. The therapeutic approach is dictated by the particular presentation and end-organ complications and parenteral therapy is
... [Show full abstract] often preferred. Rapid but well-monitored lowering of blood pressure is mandatory, however, target-organ ischaemia due to extensive reduction in blood pressure has to be avoided.