51
Acute sympathetic
discharge or
catecholamine
excess states (e.g.,
pheochromocytoma,
post-carotid
endarterectomy
status)
Clevidipine,
nicardipine,
phentolamine
• Requires rapid lowering of BP.
Acute intracerebral
hemorrhage (ICH)
See "Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage"
Acute ischemic stroke See "Acute Ischemic Stroke"
a
Agents are listed in alphabetical order, not in order of preference.
b
Agent of choice for acute coronary syndromes.
Table 16. Intravenous Antihypertensive Drugs for Treatment
of Hypertensive Emergencies in Patients With
Selected Comorbidities (cont'd)
Comorbidity
Preferred
Drug(s)
a
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