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Malignant hypertension (arteriolar nephrosclerosis) |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Alternative Names: |
| Accelerated hypertension; Arteriolar nephrosclerosis; Nephrosclerosis - arteriolar; Hypertension - malignant |
| Treatment: |
| Hospitalization is essential until the severe high blood pressure is under control. Medications delivered through an IV line, such as nitroprusside, nitroglycerin, or others, may reduce your blood pressure. After the severe high blood pressure is brought under control, anti-hypertensive medications taken by mouth can control your blood pressure. The medication may need to be adjusted occasionally. Hypertension can be difficult to control. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
| If treated promptly, malignant hypertension is often controlled without permanent complications. If it is not treated promptly, complications may be severe and life-threatening. |
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| Calling your health care provider: |
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Go to the emergency room or call your local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms of malignant hypertension develop. This is an emergency condition! Call your health care provider if you know you have poorly controlled high blood pressure. |
Hypertensive kidney |
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