Definition of Malignant hypertension

1. Noun. 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"

Generic synonyms: High Blood Pressure, Hypertension
Specialized synonyms: Portal Hypertension

Medical Definition of Malignant hypertension

1. A severe form of acute hypertension that results in the abrupt rise in the blood pressure (diastolic pressure often over 120 mmHg). If left untreated, malignant hypertension can cause damage to the blood vessels in the eye, kidneys, brain and heart. Complications include stroke, heart attack, blindness and renal failure. Symptoms include headache, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting and lethargy. Neurologic symptoms are also a common finding. Malignant hypertension occurs more commonly in males, African Americans and those with a history for hypertension. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Malignant Hypertension

malignant catarrhal fever
malignant catarrhal fever virus
malignant ciliary epithelioma
malignant dysentery
malignant dyskeratosis
malignant endocarditis
malignant exophthalmos
malignant fibrous histiocytoma
malignant giant cell tumour
malignant glaucoma
malignant granuloma
malignant hepatoma
malignant histiocytosis
malignant hyperphenylalaninaemia
malignant hyperpyrexia
malignant hypertension (current term)
malignant hyperthermia
malignant jaundice
malignant lentigo melanoma
malignant liver tumours
malignant lymphadenosis
malignant lymphoma
malignant malnutrition
malignant melanoma
malignant melanoma: gallium imaging
malignant melanoma in situ
malignant meningioma
malignant mesothelioma
malignant midline reticulosis

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