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Prognosis

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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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