Hypertensive Urgency

Hypertensive urgency - asymptomatic patients with elevated blood pressure - is frequently treated in the hospital and outpatient setting. Join host, Geoff Wall, as he critically examines the evidence to assess risk over benefit. The GameChangerTreatment of asymptomatic hypertension has not been shown to improve clinical outcomes. Recent data highlights the risk with increased mortality through aggressive management. HostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health ReferenceAnderson TS, Herzig SJ, Jing B, et al. Clinical Outcomes of Intensive Inpatient Blood Pressure Management in Hospitalized Older Adults. JAMA Intern Med. 2023;183(7):715–723. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.1667https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2805021 Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE Information Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Explain the difference between hypertensive urgency and emergency2. Discuss recent data about the possible harms of treating asymptomatic hypertension in the hospital setting0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-23-330-H01-PInitial release date: 10/23/2023Expiration date: 10/23/2024Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram