As-Needed Treatment of Postoperative Hypertension for Inpatient Surgical Patients

Postoperative hypertension should only be treated when it is symptomatic. A conscientious effort should be made to minimize systematic triggers that lead to unnecessary treatment.

Corresponding Author: Sherry M. Wren, MD, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, 3801 Miranda Ave, PAVAMC G1123801, Palo Alto, CA 94304 (swren@stanford.edu).

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