Hypertension, Malignant [hypertenze maligní]

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Terms

maligní hypertenze
zhoubná hypertenze

 

Malignant Hypertension

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Definition

A condition of markedly elevated BLOOD PRESSURE with DIASTOLIC PRESSURE usually greater than 120 mm Hg. Malignant hypertension is characterized by widespread vascular damage, PAPILLEDEMA, retinopathy, HYPERTENSIVE ENCEPHALOPATHY, and renal dysfunction.

Annotation
malignant does not refer to neoplasm: refers to severe hypertension with papilledema & arterial necrosis
DUI
D006974 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0010861