Clinical Medicine Reviews in Vascular Health

Hypertension, one of the most common human diseases worldwide, affects nearly 1 billion individuals. Complaints related to hypertension are commonly evaluated and treated in the acute care settings such as emergency departments and acute care medical clinics. The evaluation, treatment, and disposition of these patients require thorough knowledge of potential complications and treatment options. This manuscript details a structured approach to evaluating high-risk patients with acute hypertension-related complaints and provides recommendations for treatment and disposition.