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It also occurs in people with: | It also occurs in people with: | ||
Collagen vascular disorders | *Collagen vascular disorders | ||
Kidney problems | *Kidney problems | ||
Toxemia of pregnancy | *Toxemia of pregnancy | ||
You are at high risk for malignant hypertension if you have had: | You are at high risk for malignant hypertension if you have had: | ||
Kidney failure | *Kidney failure | ||
Renal hypertension caused by renal artery stenosis | *Renal hypertension caused by renal artery stenosis | ||
==Who is at highest risk?== | ==Who is at highest risk?== | ||
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Overview
Malignant hypertension is very high blood pressure that comes on suddenly and quickly. The lower (diastolic) blood pressure reading, which is normally around 80 mmHg, is often above 130 mmHg.
What are the symptoms of Malignant hypertension?
What causes Malignant hypertension?
The disorder affects about 1% of people with high blood pressure, including both children and adults. It is more common in younger adults, especially African-American men.
It also occurs in people with:
- Collagen vascular disorders
- Kidney problems
- Toxemia of pregnancy
You are at high risk for malignant hypertension if you have had:
- Kidney failure
- Renal hypertension caused by renal artery stenosis