Malignant Hypertension

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Malignant Hypertension


  • Diastolic greater than 140 mmHg
  • Rapidly rises

Pathology

  • fibrinoid necrosis in vessel walls

End-organ damage

  • Kidneys
    • renal failure
    • proteinuria
    • haematuria
  • Cerebral oedema
  • Papilloedema
  • Encephalopathy
    • fluctuating neurological signs
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy / failure
 

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