About The Medical Condition Hypertensive Encephalopathy

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Hypertensive Encephalopathy

Hypertensive Encephalopathy Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Hypertensive Encephalopathy Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Hypertensive Encephalopathy?

Brain dysfunction or damage resulting from MALIGNANT HYPERTENSION, usually associated with a diastolic blood pressure in excess of 125 mmHg. Clinical manifestations include headache, nausea, emesis, seizures, altered mental status (in some cases progressing to COMA); PAPILLEDEMA; and RETINAL HEMORRHAGE. Focal neurologic signs may develop. Pathologically, this condition may be associated with the formation of ischemic lesions in the brain (BRAIN ISCHEMIA).

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