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BRADLEY M. WRIGHT, PharmD, BCPS, MOLLY ADAMS, PharmD, BCPS, and RAKHI KARWA, PharmD, BCPS Auburn University and University of South Alabama
GLORIA VARELA, MD, JASON NESMITH, MD, and GREGORY W. RUTECKI, MD University of South Alabama
Dr Wright is assistant clinical professor of pharmacy practice at Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy in Auburn, Ala. He is also adjunct assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile. Dr Adams is assistant clinical professor of pharmacy practice at Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy and is adjunct assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr Karwa is assistant clinical professor of pharmacy practice at Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy and is adjunct assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr Varela is a PGY-2 neurology resident and Dr NeSmith is a PGY-2 internal medicine resident at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr Rutecki is professor of medicine at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine.
BRADLEY M. WRIGHT, PharmD, BCPS, MOLL...
<p>Acute elevations in blood pressure (also known as hypertensive crises or severe hypertension) can cause significant morbidity and mortality. The key to management of these episodes is to keep in...
BRADLEY M. WRIGHT, PharmD, MOLLY ADAMS, PharmD, BCPS and RAKHI KARWA, PharmD, BCPS Auburn University andUniversity of South Alabama
BCPS GLORIA VARELA, MD, JASON NESMITH, MD, and GREGORY W. RUTECKI, MD University of South Alabama
Dr Wright is assistant clinical professor of pharmacy practice at Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy in Auburn, Ala. He is also adjunct assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile. Dr Adams is assistant clinical professor of pharmacy practice at Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy and is adjunct assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr Karwa is assistant clinical professor of pharmacy practice at Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy and is adjunct assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr Varela is a PGY-2 neurology resident and Dr NeSmith is a PGY-2 internal medicine resident at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr Rutecki is professor of medicine at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine.
The authors report that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
BRADLEY M. WRIGHT, PharmD, MOLLY...
<p>Here, we will review the contemporary armamentarium for severe hypertension. The pros and cons of the drugs used to manage hypertensive crises will be highlighted.</p>
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