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Preferred term

Hypertension, Malignant  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A condition of markedly elevated BLOOD PRESSURE with DIASTOLIC PRESSURE usually greater than 120 mm Hg. Malignant hypertension is characterized by widespread vascular damage, PAPILLEDEMA, retinopathy, HYPERTENSIVE ENCEPHALOPATHY, and renal dysfunction.

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Entry terms

  • Malignant Hypertension

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-QGG83ZT1-J

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