title: Hypertensive crisis.
abstract: Although rare, hypertensive crises may rapidly lead to irreversible organ damage or death. Their prompt recognition, based primarily on physical signs and symptoms, is essential. Appropriately aggressive therapy, and evaluation of precipitating and exacerbating conditions, will often result in a satisfactory outcome.
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000628:therapy; D002395:Catecholamines / Q000378:metabolism; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006974:Hypertension, Malignant / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009461:Neurologic Manifestations; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D002395:Catecholamines