Clevidipine, an Intravenous Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker, Is Safe and Effective for Treatment of Patients With Acute Severe Hypertension

Answers to the March 2009 Journal Club Questions

Barrett, Tyler W. MD
Schriger, David L. MD, MPH

^aVanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
^bUniversity of California, Los Angeles, CA

Section editors: Tyler W. Barrett, MD; David L. Schriger, MD, MPH

Editor's Note: These questions and answers refer to the Pollack et al article [Ann Emerg Med. 2009;53:329-338.] Readers should recognize that these are suggested answers and, although it is hoped that they are correct, are by no means comprehensive. There are many other points that could be made about these questions or about the article in general. Questions are rated “novice,” (Symbol) “intermediate,” (Symbol) and “advanced” (Symbol).

Annals of Emergency Medicine 54(2):p 301-307, August 2009.