Hypertension, Malignant

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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List of ICD-9 codes 390-459: diseases of the circulatory systemPrehypertensionHypertensive retinopathy

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