Lead Poisoning-Induced Hypertensive Crisis Managed by Prazosin: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Bita Dadpour,
Omid Mehrpour,
Leila Etemad,
Mohammad Moshiri
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
iranian red crescent medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2074-1812
pISSN - 2074-1804
DOI - 10.5812/ircmj.4557
Subject(s) - medicine , captopril , prazosin , blood pressure , propranolol , amlodipine , anesthesia , receptor , antagonist
Chronic lead exposure is known to be a risk factor for hypertension (HTN). No specific medication is recommended for the treatment of lead-induced hypertension (LIHTN).
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