What is malignant hypertension?

Malignant hypertension occurs when the blood pressure is considered high when the systolic (upper number) reading is greater than 140 or when diastolic (lower number) is 90 or greater. Malignant hypertension presents suddenly and can impair organ function.

How do members experience malignant hypertension?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with malignant hypertension*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for malignant hypertension*

Who has malignant hypertension on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 2
50s 6
60s 6
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 14