| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2742140 | Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Antihypertensive drugs are used commonly in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Patients might require antihypertensive drugs before surgery for the treatment of essential hypertension, pre-eclampsia or, occasionally, for conditions such as phaeochromocytoma; during surgery as part of a deliberate hypotensive anaesthetic technique; or to reduce postoperative cardiovascular complications. Here, we discuss the physiology of blood pressure control, the pharmacology of antihypertensive drugs, current guidelines, and practical applications of antihypertensive therapy.
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Authors
Matthew Charlton, Jonathan P. Thompson,