[Malignant arterial hypertension. Contribution to the knowledge and interpretation of its anatomo-pathological picture].
1959
J C PIMENTEL, and
I S FILIPE
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D006974
Hypertension, Malignant
A condition of markedly elevated BLOOD PRESSURE with DIASTOLIC PRESSURE usually greater than 120 mm Hg. Malignant hypertension is characterized by widespread vascular damage, PAPILLEDEMA, retinopathy, HYPERTENSIVE ENCEPHALOPATHY, and renal dysfunction.
Malignant Hypertension
D007668
Kidney
Body organ that filters blood for the secretion of URINE and that regulates ion concentrations.
Kidneys
D009132
Muscles
Contractile tissue that produces movement in animals.