Prognosis
The prognosis in hypertensive encephalopathy is generally good but dependent on the underlying aetiology:
- eclampsia and acute nephritis - excellent prognosis if detected early
- malignant hypertension - good prognosis providing that aggressively treated
Recovery from focal symptoms usually occurs within a few days. Persistent and frequent paroxysms indicate a poor prognosis.
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