[Therapeutic approach in patients in hypertensive crisis]. / Terapeutický prístup k pacientovi s hypertenznou krízou.

The clinical picture of a hypertensive crisis is not determined only by the blood pressure reading but mainly by the associated symptoms of acute organ damage: neurological, cardiovascular and renal symptoms. The approach to the patient depends on the fact whether an emergency or urgent condition is involved. The authors review at first general principles of treatment of hypertensive crises. The analyze the therapeutic approach to different clinical conditions.