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Can Malignant Hypertension Trigger A Migraine?
Malignant hypertension is a sudden and rapid development of extremely high blood pressure. The lower (diastolic) blood pressure reading, which is normally around 80 mmHg, is often above 130 mmHg.
Alternative Names
Accelerated hypertension; Arteriolar nephrosclerosis; Nephrosclerosis - arteriolar; Hypertension - malignant; High blood pressure - malignant
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The disorder affects about 1% of people with high blood pressure, including both children and adults....
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Malignant hypertension (arteriolar nephrosclerosis)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Accelerated hypertension; Arteriolar nephrosclerosis; Nephrosclerosis - arteriolar; Hypertension - malignant; High blood pressure -... Read more »
Malignant hypertension (arteriolar nephrosclerosis)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Malignant hypertension (arteriolar nephrosclerosis)
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