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Dx of malignant HTN

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Rapid INC in diastolic BP > 130 mmHg with appearance of grade III-IV retinopathy

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Is papilledema required for a Dx of malignant HTN?

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NO! It is unreliable

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Other work-up that should be done with malignant HTN?

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Check cognition
EKG (LVH, ST elevation)
UA: Renal Hematuria

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SSx of Malignant HTN

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Restlessness, Confusion, Somnolence, Blurry vision, HA, N/V, Focal neuro deficits

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Sequellae of Malignant HTN

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Encephalopathy w/blurry vision, Seizure, Coma, L ventricular failure, MI, Pulmonary edema, Hemolytic anemia, DIC

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Tx of Malignant HTN

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MEDICAL EMERGENCY!

Hospitalization

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List some other hypertensive emergencies (7)

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Pulmonary Edema
MI
Aortic Dissection
Pheochromocytoma Crisis
Toxemia of PG
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Angina (unstable)
Encephalopathy
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