Bilateral nephrectomy for malignant hypertension.
1972
J E Pohl, and
H Thurston
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
D009392
Nephrectomy
Excision of kidney.
Heminephrectomy,Heminephrectomies,Nephrectomies
D003981
Diazoxide
A benzothiadiazine derivative that is a peripheral vasodilator used for hypertensive emergencies. It lacks diuretic effect, apparently because it lacks a sulfonamide group.
Hyperstat,Proglycem
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man