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Malignant Hypertension

Severe hypertension that is characterized by rapid onset of extremely high blood pressure.

Symptoms of Malignant Hypertension

The following features are indicative of Malignant Hypertension:
  • cerebral hemorrhage
  • bleeding in the retina
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • high intracranial pressure
  • chest pain
  • dyspnea
  • blurred vision
  • reduced urine output
  • seizure
  • shortness of breath
  • weakness of the arms and legs
It is possible that Malignant Hypertension shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Malignant Hypertension

The following are the most common causes of Malignant Hypertension:
  • kidney failure
  • smoking
  • renal hypertension
  • kidney problems
  • collagen vascular disorders
  • pregnancy-induced high blood pressure

Risk Factors for Malignant Hypertension

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Malignant Hypertension:
  • smoking
  • African American

Prevention of Malignant Hypertension

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Malignant Hypertension. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • avoid smoking
  • healthy diet
  • limit salt intake
  • exercise

Occurrence of Malignant Hypertension

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Malignant Hypertension cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Rare between 10K - 50K cases

Common Age Group

Malignant Hypertension most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged between 35-70 years

Common Gender

Malignant Hypertension can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Malignant Hypertension

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Malignant Hypertension:
  • Physical examination: To check abnormal heart sounds and swelling in the lower legs and feet
  • Arterial blood gas analysis: To measure amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood
  • Blood urea nitrogen: To measure the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood
  • Urinalysis: To detect and measure various compounds that pass through the urine
  • Chest X-ray: To show congestion in the lungs and an enlarged heart
  • Electrocardiogram: To record the electrical activity of the heart

Doctor for Diagnosis of Malignant Hypertension

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Malignant Hypertension:
  • Cardiologist

Complications of Malignant Hypertension if untreated

Yes, Malignant Hypertension causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Malignant Hypertension is left untreated:
  • myocardial ischemia
  • organ damage
  • acute pulmonary edema
  • acute left ventricular dysfunction
  • kidney failure
  • retinopathy

Procedures for Treatment of Malignant Hypertension

The following procedures are used to treat Malignant Hypertension:
  • Nephrectomy: To treat kidney disease

Self-care for Malignant Hypertension

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Malignant Hypertension:
  • Exercise regularly: To maintain healthy weight
  • Avoid smoking: To prevent risk of malignant hypertension

Patient Support for Treatment of Malignant Hypertension

The following actions may help Malignant Hypertension patients:
  • Family support: Helps patient in regular checkups to monitor blood pressure and take medications on a regular basis

Time for Treatment of Malignant Hypertension

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Malignant Hypertension to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Malignant Hypertension.
Portal Hypertension
Renovascular Disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
Benign Intracranial Hypertension
Malignant Hypertension
Hypertension in Pregnancy
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
High Blood Pressure

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