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