Difference between benign hypertension and malignant hypertension
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Malignant hypertension is extremely high blood pressure that develops rapidly and causes some type of organ damage. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80. A person with malignant hypertension has a blood pressure that's typically above 180/120. Malignant hypertension should be treated as a medical emergency.
What Causes Malignant Hypertension?
In many people, high blood pressure is the main cause of malignant hypertension. Missing doses of blood pressure medications can also cause it. In addition, there are certain medical conditions that can cause it. They include:
Collagen vascular disease, such as sclerodermaKidney diseaseSpinal cord injuriesTumor of the adrenal glandUse of certain medications, including birth control pills and MAOIsUse of illegal drugs, such as cocaine
Who's at Risk for Malignant Hypertension?
Malignant hypertension is rare. About 1% of people who have a history of high blood pressure develop this life-threatening condition.
You are at greater risk of developing it if you are a man, African-American, or someone of lower economic status. ....
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What Causes Malignant Hypertension?
In many people, high blood pressure is the main cause of malignant hypertension. Missing doses of blood pressure medications can also cause it. In addition, there are certain medical conditions that can cause it. They include:
Collagen vascular disease, such as sclerodermaKidney diseaseSpinal cord injuriesTumor of the adrenal glandUse of certain medications, including birth control pills and MAOIsUse of illegal drugs, such as cocaine
Who's at Risk for Malignant Hypertension?
Malignant hypertension is rare. About 1% of people who have a history of high blood pressure develop this life-threatening condition.
You are at greater risk of developing it if you are a man, African-American, or someone of lower economic status. ....
its yr answer ........ hope you understand...
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