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The Management of Elevated Blood Pressure in the Acute Care Setting: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Hypertension Journal

Hypertension, Ahead of Print. Over the past 3 decades, a substantial body of high-quality evidence has guided the diagnosis and management of elevated blood pressure (BP) in the outpatient setting.

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What is New in the ESC Hypertension Guideline?

Hypertension Journal

Hypertension, Ahead of Print. Blood pressure guidelines serve as a beacon of best practice for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. In 2018, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Society of Hypertension (ESH) released a joint guideline for the management of hypertension.1

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Abstract NS1: Identification of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: The Impact of a Nurse Led Screening Tool Utilizing the Ottawa Rule

Stroke Journal

Data showed SAH patients who presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with headache (HA) and hypertension frequently had long wait times before evaluation by a provider. If criterion is met, a best practice alert (BPA) triggers within the electronic medical record.

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