The failure of malignant hypertension to decline

Abstract

Our experience suggests that malignant hypertension is still common, with a small proportion of hypertensives presenting each year. In particular, the incidence has failed to decline in Birmingham. The incidence rate in the population served by our hospital is approximately 1-2 cases per 100,000 per year. An awareness of the different presenting clinical features is required to allow better recognition and management of this life-threatening condition.