Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Hypertensive encephalopathy |
French
|
Encéphalopathie hypertensive |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IX | Diseases of the circulatory system | |
| 2 | I60-I69 | Cerebrovascular diseases | |
| 3 | I67 | Other cerebrovascular diseases | |
| 4 | I67.4 | Hypertensive encephalopathy |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Nicardipine |
Nicardipine is a second generation slow calcium channel inhibitor, and belongs to the phenyl-dihydropyridine group. Nicardipine has a greater selectivity for L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle than cardiac myocytes. Nicardipine produces smooth muscle relaxation and marked peripheral vasodilatation. |
