Previous studies have reported a high prevalence of hypertensive (HT) urgency. However, these studies have also reported low rates of serious complications, suggesting that rapid blood pressure (BP) reduction may be unnecessary. There are limited clinical data available on this topic in Asian populations. The investigators aimed to determine the basic characteristics, treatment methods, and outcomes in HT urgency patients, both in the emergency room (ER) and at a two-week follow-up.
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Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg)
Timeframe: Up to 24 hours
Discharge status including 1. discharge to home 2. admit to hospital 3. death 4. refer to another hospital
Timeframe: Up to 24 hours