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Malignant hypertension is a complication of [[hypertension]] characterized by very elevated [[blood pressure]], and organ damage in the [[eye]]s, [[brain]], [[lung]] and/or [[kidney]]s. It differs from other complications of hypertension in that it is accompanied by [[papilledema]]. [[Systolic]] and [[diastolic]] [[blood pressure]]s are usually greater than 200 and 140, respectively. | Malignant hypertension is a complication of [[hypertension]] characterized by very elevated [[blood pressure]], and organ damage in the [[eye]]s, [[brain]], [[lung]] and/or [[kidney]]s. It differs from other complications of hypertension in that it is accompanied by [[papilledema]]. [[Systolic]] and [[diastolic]] [[blood pressure]]s are usually greater than 200 and 140, respectively. | ||
==Diagnosis== | |||
===Electrocardiogram=== | |||
The ECG is necessary to screen for ischemia, infarct, or evidence of electrolyte abnormalities or drug overdose. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Malignant hypertension is a complication of hypertension characterized by very elevated blood pressure, and organ damage in the eyes, brain, lung and/or kidneys. It differs from other complications of hypertension in that it is accompanied by papilledema. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures are usually greater than 200 and 140, respectively.
Diagnosis
Electrocardiogram
The ECG is necessary to screen for ischemia, infarct, or evidence of electrolyte abnormalities or drug overdose.