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Malignant hypertension is usually defined as very high blood pressure with swelling of the optic nerve behind the eye, called papilledema (grade IV Keith-Wagner hypertensive retinopathy). Malignant hypertension is usual...
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Symptoms
Abnormal sensation (numbness) of the arms, legs, face, or other areas; Blurred vision; Cough; Decreased urinary output;...
Causes
The disorder affects about 1% of people with high blood pressure, including both children and adults. It is more common...
Tests
Malignant hypertension is a medical emergency. Blood pressure may be extremely high. An eye examination will reveal cha...
Treatments
You will need to stay in the hospital until the severe high blood pressure is under control. Medications may be given t...
Complications
Kidney failure; Malignant hypertension episodes return; Permanent blindness; Pulmonary edema.
Prevention
If you have high blood pressure, carefully monitoring your blood pressure and taking your medicines properly help to re...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call your local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms of malignant hypertension develo...
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