Malignant Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pathology of malignant hypertension?
A
Fibrinoid necrosis of small arteries/arterioles and dilation of cerebral arteries
2
Q
What is the aetiology of malignant HTN?
A
- M > F
- Usually 5th decade
3
Q
What are the symptomsof malignant HTN?
A
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Visual disturbance
- Convulsions
- Papilloedema
4
Q
What are the treatments of malignant HTN?
A
- IV labetolol/GTN (bring BP down slowly)
5
Q
What are the complications of malignant HTN?
A
- Microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia
- Renal failure
- Cerebral haemorrhage
- Coma
- Death
