EM for Physicians #10- Hypertension in the ER

Hypertension is a common cause or contributor to ER visits. The big question is who needs treatment in the ER and who can follow up with a primary care doctor for further evaluation and treatment. Research shows that we can easily do more harm than good by being to agressive in treating elevated blood pressure in the ER. In this episode, we talk about hypertension and how to stratify which patients need treatment and which ones can be discharged for follow-up.

EM for Physicians #10- Hypertension in the ER