ABSTRACT
No manual of hypertension would be complete without a section devoted to resistant and malignant forms of hypertension. While there is a clear overlap between the two entities, in most acculturated societies, malignant phase hypertension is not observed frequently. However, when present, and if untreated, the prognosis is extremely poor, with 50% of individuals dying within 12 months. Both these forms of hypertension require aggressive consideration and management.
