Prognosis
Without therapy, the prognosis of hypertensive emergencies is poor, with 1-year survival rates of 10% to 20%.[1] However, current antihypertensive therapy has greatly improved survival, with 5-year survival rates around 70% in patients who receive appropriate treatment. The presence of acute kidney injury upon diagnosis of hypertensive emergency increases the mortality rate.[98][99]
Pre-eclampsia is a self-limiting condition of pregnancy that usually resolves once the placenta has been delivered, although it may persist for a few days post delivery. There are few long-term sequelae; however, there are some long-term disease associations. See Pre-eclampsia (Prognosis).
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