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--- cardio:ccb:dhp [2026/02/13 01:15] – [Hypertension] andrew2393cns
+++ cardio:ccb:dhp [2026/02/13 01:16] (current) – [Clinical Pearls] andrew2393cns
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 ==== Hypertensive Emergency (IV agents) ====
-• [[cardio:ccb:nicardipine|Nicardipine]]
+  * • [[cardio:ccb:nicardipine|Nicardipine]]
-• [[cardio:ccb:clevidipine|Clevidipine]]
+  * • [[cardio:ccb:clevidipine|Clevidipine]]
 Used for rapid BP control.
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 Use caution in:
-• Severe hypotension
+  * • Severe hypotension
-• Advanced aortic stenosis
+  * • Advanced aortic stenosis
 Generally safe in:
 • HFrEF (amlodipine acceptable)
 Unlike:
 • [[cardio:ccb:non_dhp|Non-DHP CCBs]] which may worsen systolic HF.
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 DHP CCBs:
-• Vascular selective
+  * • Vascular selective
-• Strong BP reduction
+  * • Strong BP reduction
-• Minimal conduction effect
+  * • Minimal conduction effect
 Non-DHP CCBs:
-• Affect SA/AV node
+  * • Affect SA/AV node
-• Reduce heart rate
+  * • Reduce heart rate
-• Used in arrhythmias
+  * • Used in arrhythmias
 See:
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 ===== Clinical Pearls =====
-✔ Potent arteriolar vasodilators
+  * ✔ Potent arteriolar vasodilators
-✔ First-line for hypertension
+  * ✔ First-line for hypertension
-✔ Excellent in Black patients
+  * ✔ Excellent in Black patients
-✔ Peripheral edema is common
+  * ✔ Peripheral edema is common
-✔ Safe in HFrEF (amlodipine)
+  * ✔ Safe in HFrEF (amlodipine)
-✔ Do not use short-acting nifedipine in hypertensive emergencies
+  * ✔ Do not use short-acting nifedipine in hypertensive emergencies
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