[Perioperative management of patients with arterial hypertension]

Publication

[Perioperative management of patients with arterial hypertension]

Journal Paper/Review - Jan 1, 1999

Filipovic Miodrag, Studer W, Seeberger M

Units

Operative intensive care medicine

PubMed

10067133

Citation

Filipovic M, Studer W, Seeberger M. [Perioperative management of patients with arterial hypertension]. Therapeutische Umschau. Revue thérapeutique 1999; 56:37-42.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)

Journal

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue thérapeutique 1999; 56

Publication Date

Jan 1, 1999

Issn Print

0040-5930

Pages

37-42

Brief description/objective

Concomitant arterial hypertension in surgical patients is an indicator of increased risk for peri-operative cardiovascular complications. This review article discusses reasons for the increased risk and gives recommendations for the perioperative management of patients with arterial hypertension. In patients with established anti-hypertensive therapy, it is of greatest importance to continue this therapy perioperatively. In addition, the management of patients with preoperatively elevated arterial blood pressure is addressed, and recommendations are provided as to when it seems safe to go on with surgery and when prudent to delay surgery to control hypertension.