Hypertension, Malignant
| Definition: |
Severe hypertension characterized by papilledema and necrosis of small arteries and arterioles. The diastolic pressure is generally greater than 130 mm Hg. |
| Notes: |
malignant does not refer to neoplasm: refers to severe hypertension with papilledema & arterial necrosis |
Hypertension, Malignant Definitions and Terms
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