Postoperative Hypertension: Novel Opportunities in the Treatment of a Common Complication

Abstract

Acute Postoperative Hypertension (APH) is one of the most common complications detected after surgery. It is a condition associated to a great number of causes and a pathophysiology still unclear which recognizes a central role in sympathetic activation. For these reasons, an ideal agent for treating APH does not exist, but we have to choose the most appropriate therapeutic strategy based on the individual case. We have reviewed some of the most important available treatments.