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Definitions for "Malignant hypertension"
Keywords:  hypertension, rapid, papilledema, diastolic, systolic
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severe hypertension that runs a rapid course and damages the inner linings of the blood vessels and the heart and spleen and kidneys and brain; "malignant hypertension is the most lethal form of hypertension"
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Severe high blood pressure causing rapid damage to other organs such as the eyes and kidneys.
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Medical emergency condition where there is a sudden, rapid increase in blood pressure that can result in severe, permanent and/or life threatening consequences.
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