Perioperative hypertension management. Vascular health and risk management [Vasc Health Risk Manag] Journal article

Title	Perioperative hypertension management.
Author(s)	Varon J, Marik PE
Institution	The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX, USA. joseph.varon@uth.tmc.edu
Source	Vasc Health Risk Manag 2008; 4(3):615-27.
MeSH	Adrenergic beta-Antagonists Antihypertensive Agents Enalaprilat Fenoldopam Hemodynamics Humans Hydralazine Hypertension Incidence Labetalol Nicardipine Nitroglycerin Nitroprusside Perioperative Care Postoperative Complications Propanolamines Pyridines Surgical Procedures, Operative Vascular Resistance Vasodilator Agents
Abstract	Perioperative hypertension is commonly encountered in patients that undergo surgery. While attempts have been made to standardize the method to characterize the intraoperative hemodynamics, these methods still vary widely. In addition, there is a lack of consensus concerning treatment thresholds and appropriate therapeutic targets, making absolute recommendations about treatment difficult. Nevertheless, perioperative hypertension requires careful management. When treatment is necessary, therapy should be individualized for the patient. This paper reviews the pharmacologic agents and strategies commonly used in the management of perioperative hypertension.
Language	eng
Pub Type(s)	Journal Article Review
PubMed ID	18827911

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