title: Hypertensive encephalopathy.
abstract: Hypertensive encephalopathy is examined in the context of an acute cerebral episode precipitated by sudden, severe hypertension. Since it is a medical emergency and responds to prompt and vigorous treatment, the author discusses its clinical manifestations, diagnosis, pathology, pathogenesis, and treatment.
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000503:physiopathology; D002536:Cerebral Arteries / Q000503:physiopathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic; D012160:Retina / Q000503:physiopathology