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Hypertensive Encephalopathy

神经内科

Common symptoms

昏迷、颈强直、无力、继发性高血压、血压高、呼吸困难、意识障碍、颅内压增高、意识丧失、脱水

The pathology of disease

Hypertensive encephalopathy is acute cerebral dysfunction due to severe hypertension (typically >180/120 mmHg), presenting with headache, confusion, seizures, visual disturbance, and (in severe) coma, often with posterior leukoencephalopathy on imaging. It is a hypertensive emergency. Treatment: ICU; gradual but urgent BP reduction (IV labetalol/nicardipine, avoid rapid overshoot); control seizures; manage cerebral edema; identify/treat underlying cause; monitor end-organ damage.

Common Symptoms

Headache; confusion/seizure; visual disturbance; severe HTN; posterior leukoencephalopathy

Causes and Pathogenesis

Severe hypertension causes breakthrough cerebral autoregulation, vasogenic edema, and encephalopathy.

Treatment

ICU; gradual IV BP reduction; control seizures; manage edema; treat cause

Preventive Measures

Strict chronic BP control; medication adherence.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Neurology-Emergency-ICU department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.