End organ damage usually refers to damage occurring in major organs fed by the circulatory system (heart, kidneys, brain, eyes) which can sustain damage due to uncontrolled hypertension, hypotension, or hypovolemia.
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Evidence of hypertensive damage
In the context of hypertension features looked for, at least in the initial work-up, include:
Evidence of shock (poor end organ perfusion)
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