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Malignant hypertension

MONDO:0006846

Severe hypertension that is characterized by rapid onset of extremely high blood pressure and hypertension-mediated organ damage.

Also known as: MHT, accelerated-malignant hypertension, hypertensive emergency, malignant phase hypertension

13 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

Malignant essential hypertension (0) Malignant hypertensive renal disease (0) Malignant renovascular hypertension (0) Malignant secondary hypertension (0)

Broader categories

Hypertensive disorder (1192) Cardiovascular disorder (1051) Disease (680) Vascular disorder (135) Human disease (14) Arterial disorder (11) Disease by body system or component (0)

Trials to join now! 6 Not yet recruiting 1 Completed 5 Terminated 1

Pill vs. IV: which works faster for postpartum hypertension?

Symptom relief Terminated

This study aimed to compare two blood pressure medications—oral nifedipine (a pill) and intravenous labetalol (given through a vein)—for treating dangerously high blood pressure in women who have just given birth. The goal was to see which drug lowers blood pressure faster. Howev…

Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC