Hypertensive crisis: Insights into prevalence and associated factors at a tertiary care facility in Zambia

Abstract

Hypertensive crisis represents a significant burden on our emergency department, which may lead to severe complications such as stroke, renal failure, and cardiovascular events. These complications, in turn, result in increased healthcare costs and patient morbidity in resource-limited settings like ours. Therefore, there is a need to enhance public awareness about hypertension and adopt a patient-centered approach to medication adherence.