Malignant hypertension

Malignant hypertension refers to a significant increase in blood pressure (the common criterion is diastolic blood pressure over 140 mmHg, but there are other criteria). Syndrome with vascular damage. Vascular damage can be manifested as retinal hemorrhage, exudation, and optic papillary edema (optical disc edema (KW fundus grade IV)), often accompanied by severe renal impairment. Dying. Radical hypertension is a precursor to malignant hypertension.

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