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malignant hypertension

/məˈlɪɡnənt ˌhaɪpərˈtenʃən/

Tradução: Forma grave e rapidamente progressiva de pressão alta que pode causar danos a órgãos como rins, olhos e cérebro, geralmente exigindo tratamento médico imediato.

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/məˈlɪɡnənt ˌhaɪpərˈtenʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ptForma grave e rapidamente progressiva de pressão alta que pode causar danos a órgãos como rins, olhos e cérebro, geralmente exigindo tratamento médico imediato.

A severe and rapidly progressive form of high blood pressure that can cause damage to organs such as the kidneys, eyes, and brain, often requiring immediate medical treatment.

  1. Severe high blood pressureC2formal

    A very severe and rapidly progressive form of high blood pressure that can cause damage to organs like the eyes, kidneys, and brain.

    ptHipertensão arterial maligna

    • The patient was diagnosed with malignant hypertension and required immediate hospitalization.
    • Untreated malignant hypertension can lead to kidney failure or stroke.
    • Doctors consider malignant hypertension a medical emergency.