malignant hypertension

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What is malignant hypertension?

Malignant hypertension is usually defined as very high blood pressure with swelling of the optic nerve behind the eye. The swelling of the optic nerve behind the eye is called papilledema.

Alternative Names:

Accelerated hypertension; Arteriolar nephrosclerosis; Nephrosclerosis - arteriolar; Hypertension - malignant

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with malignant hypertension?
What are the symptoms associated with malignant hypertension?
What are the treatment options for malignant hypertension?

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