HYPERTENSIVE URGENCY, EMERGENCY AND KIDNEY FUNCTION

Valproate Induced Hypertensive Urgency

Valproate is a medication used in the treatment of seizures, bipolar disorder, migraines, and behavioral problems. Here we present a case of an 8-year-old boy who presented with hypertensive urgency after initiation of valproate. Primary treatment of his hypertension was ineffective. Blood pressure stabilization was achieved following discontinuation of valproate. Clinicians should be aware of ...

albuminuria predicts kidney function outcome in egyptian essential hypertensive patients

Lisdexamfetamine Toxicity with Delayed Hypertensive Emergency

Background: Lisdexamfetamine is a stimulant used for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Limited data exist regarding the presentation and management of patients with lisdexamfetamine toxicity. Case Presentation: A 17-year-old female with history of prior suicide attempt presented to the emergency department after ingestion of 50 lisdexamfetamine 40 mg capsules which belo...

Evaluation of the dentists' knowledge on medical urgency and emergency.

This study aimed at evaluating how well dentists understand medical emergency/urgency procedures and issues during dental treatment at a hospital specialized in cleft lip and palate. It comprised a hundred dentists from the Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies, University of São Paulo (HRAC/USP), Brazil, from different dental specialties. A questionnaire was applied to evaluate...

Advanced units: quality measures in urgency and emergency care

OBJECTIVE To evaluate, through care indicators, the quality of services rendered to patients considered urgency and emergency cases at an advanced emergency care unit. METHODS We analyzed data from managerial reports of 64,891 medical visits performed in the Emergency Care Unit of the Ibirapuera Unit at Care during the period from June 1st, 2012 through May 31st, 2013. The proposed indicators...