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Malignant hypertension is a sudden and rapid development of extremely high blood pressure. The lower(diastolic) blood pressure reading, which is normally around 80 mmHg, is often above 130 mmHg.Accelerated hypertension;... |
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Causes
It is more common in younger adults, especially African American men. It also occurs in women with toxemia of pregnan...
Tests
Extremely high blood pressure Possible swelling in the lower legs and feet Abnormal heart sounds and fluid in the lun...
Treatments
You will need to stay in the hospital until the severe high blood pressure is under control. Medications will be giv...
Complications
Brain damage due to: ComaHypertensive encephalopathyIntracerebral hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain)SeizuresSpasm o...
Prevention
If you have high blood pressure, carefully monitoring your blood pressure and taking your medicines properly help to ...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call your local emergency number(such as 911) if symptoms of malignant hypertension devel...
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