title: Management of severe asymptomatic hypertension in the hospitalized patient.
abstract: Hypertension is common in the hospital setting. While the epidemiology, management, and outcomes of chronic hypertension are well defined, data and clinical guidance on the management of severe blood pressure elevations in the hospitalized patient are lacking. This article aims to review the literature related to the risks and benefits of managing severe asymptomatic hypertension in the hospitalized patient, summarize the concerns regarding managing severe asymptomatic hypertension with as-needed antihypertensive medication, and suggest alternative management strategies.
authors.affiliation: Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA. Electronic address: Sheryl.vondracek@ucdenver.edu.
authors.forename: Sheryl
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vondracek
authors.affiliation: Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Scoular
authors.affiliation: Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Toral
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D061605:Administration, Intravenous; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D058070:Asymptomatic Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001795:Blood Pressure Determination; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D015995:Prevalence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents
keywords: Antihypertensive; hospitalized