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Hypertensive crisis

Prevalence
Causes
Clinical features
Investigations
Therapy
Prognosis
Prognosis

Mortality is high. a b

Note:

  • 25% to 40% of patients with hypertensive emergencies are dead within 3 years, mainly from renal failure or stroke. a b

Expiry date: March 2004
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Authors   N   Shenker , CM   Ball
Reviewers   S   Hsu , C   Clase
CAT Writers   N   Shenker , CM   Ball