The patient has uncontrolled or poorly controlled hypertension despite standard medical management as defined in this protocol No history of grade 4 hypertension, defined as hypertension resulting in life-threatening consequences (e.g., malignant hypertension, transient or permanent neurologic deficit, hypertensive crisis) Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled chronic hypertension defined as systolic > 150 or diastolic > 90 despite optimal therapy. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension (>= 140/90 mmHg) are NOT eligible for participation Uncontrolled hypertension Patients with poorly controlled hypertension on multiple antihypertensives Uncontrolled hypertension (as defined as ? 160/90 despite optimal medical management) Uncontrolled arterial hypertension >/= 150/ >/= 90 millimeter of mercury (mmHg) despite standard medical management; Patients with uncontrolled hypertension; patients with a history of hypertension must be well controlled (< 160/90) on a regimen of hypertensive medication Poorly controlled hypertension. During screening ?2/3 of readings must be < 160/90, regardless of whether on a regimen of anti-hypertensive therapy or not. History of significant cardiac disease or uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes within 14 days prior cycle 1, day 1 Patients with uncontrolled hypertension (> 140/90 mmHg) are NOT eligible for participation Uncontrolled severe hypertension, according to the judgment of the investigator, or symptomatic hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes Uncontrolled hypertension Poorly controlled hypertension despite anti-hypertensive medications A past medical history of other clinically significant cardiovascular disease (eg, uncontrolled hypertension, history of labile hypertension, history of poor compliance with an antihypertensive regimen). Subjects with other uncontrolled medical conditions, e.g. myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, diabetes or hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension Pulmonary hypertension Has uncontrolled or poorly controlled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension despite optimal medical management Uncontrolled hypertension (despite medical therapy); blood pressure should be < 140/90 in accordance with American Heart Association definition of hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension (> 150/100 mmHg) Have uncontrolled diabetes or have hypertension requiring more than 3 medications for control of hypertension. Hypertension that is not controlled by standard medication (to 150/90 mmHg or below), Uncontrolled hypertension, i.e., blood pressure (BP) of >= 160/95; patients who have a history of hypertension controlled by medication must be on a stable dose (for at least one month) and meet all other inclusion criteria; or Patients must not have uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes Uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) Uncontrolled hypertension Poorly controlled hypertension, defined as sustained, uncontrolled, non-episodic baseline hypertension consistently above 159/99 mmHg despite optimal medical management Patients with uncontrolled hypertension Sustained uncontrolled hypertension (> 150/90 average over 1 week) despite optimal medical management Hypertension that is unstable or not controlled by medication. Patient has poorly controlled hypertension and on multiple antihypertensives Any known uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, pulmonary embolism, hypertension not adequately controlled by standard medications within 3 months prior to enrollment. Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension Patients with uncontrolled hypertension Patients with uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) (> 160/90) will not be admitted onto the study FOR ALL PHASES (Ib AND II): Uncontrolled arterial hypertension despite optimal medical management Criteria for hypertension: Blood pressure greater than 170/90 or 2 standard deviations (SD) from normal based on age and weight nomogram on 3 separate measurements; uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) Patients must not have symptomatic hypertension Pulmonary hypertension. Hypertension requiring 3 or more anti-hypertensive medications to control Severe or unstable cardiovascular disease or uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled or severe hypertension, or cerebrovascular disease. Have uncontrolled hypertension; subjects with a history of hypertension are permitted in the study provided their blood pressure is controlled by anti-hypertensive therapy Patients with diagnosed uncontrolled hypertension (> 150/90 mmHg) are to be excluded Patients with hypertension controlled with medications are allowed Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes within 14 days prior to start of treatment Uncontrolled hypertension (refer to World Health Organization [WHO]-International Society of Hypertension [ISH] guidelines) Uncontrolled hypertension despite optimal medical management (per investigator“s assessment) Uncontrolled hypertension, i.e., blood pressure (BP) of >= 160/95; patients who have a history of hypertension controlled by medication must be on a stable dose and meet all other inclusion criteria; or Uncontrolled hypertension defined as > 140/90 and not cleared for surgery at the time of consent Uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension Subjects with a history of pulmonary hypertension is excluded Poorly controlled hypertension despite multiple antihypertensive medication or Uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled pulmonary hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes within 14 days prior to enrollment Uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension or other medical conditions that may interfere with assessment of toxicity Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes Uncontrolled arterial hypertension despite appropriate medical therapy Have uncontrolled severe hypertension Must not have any uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes within 14 days prior to enrollment. Uncontrolled hypertension DONOR: Current uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension Have a known history of uncontrolled hypertension. Patients with hypertension should be under treatment on study entry to control blood pressure. Patients with >= grade 2 uncontrolled hypertension Patient with poorly controlled hypertension despite multiple antihypertensives Uncontrolled arterial hypertension despite optimal medical management (per institutional guidelines). Uncontrolled hypertension or unstable angina. Uncontrolled hypertension during screening Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes within 14 days prior to randomization Patients who exhibit uncontrolled hypertension (>= 140/90 mmHg) or uncontrolled diabetes within 14 days prior to registration are NOT eligible for participation Current uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled arterial hypertension despite appropriate medical therapy Part 2: tachycardia and/or uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension at study entry; patients with a history of uncontrolled hypertension are allowed provided blood pressure is controlled by antihypertensive treatment Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled diabetes, heart disease, hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes. Hypertension that is not controlled by standard medication (to 150/90 mmHg or below) Uncontrolled hypertension, major bleeding, HIV infection, or recent acute\n cardiovascular event A past medical history of other clinically significant cardiovascular disease - e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, history of labile hypertension or history of poor compliance with an antihypertensive regimen History of pulmonary hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus Pulmonary hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension (> 150/90 mmHg) Hypertension not adequately controlled by 3 or less medications Hypertension not adequately controlled by 3 or less medications Poorly controlled hypertension despite anti-hypertensive medications The participant has uncontrolled hypertension, despite antihypertensive intervention. History of uncontrolled intercurrent illness including hypertension, active infection, diabetes Uncontrolled hypertension defined as > 140/90 and not cleared for surgery at the time of consent Cirrhosis or portal hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension (> 150/100 mmHg despite optimal medical therapy) Uncontrolled diabetes or uncontrolled hypertension within 14 days prior to first dose Uncontrolled hypertension Unstable angina pectoris, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled asthma or other pulmonary disease Uncontrolled hypertension. Poorly controlled hypertension Patients must not have a diagnosis of uncontrolled seizure or uncontrolled hypertension Have uncontrolled hypertension. Any other serious cardiac illness or medical conditions such as unstable angina, pulmonary embolism, or uncontrolled hypertension. Any other serious cardiac illness or medical conditions such as unstable angina, pulmonary embolism, or uncontrolled hypertension Patients with poorly controlled hypertension and on multiple antihypertensives uncontrolled cardiovascular disease or uncontrolled hypertension have uncontrolled hypertension Pulmonary hypertension. Hypertension defined below: Uncontrolled hypertension, or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus Uncontrolled hypertension Have uncontrolled hypertension prior to initiating study treatment, despite antihypertensive intervention. Has prior history of uncontrolled hypertension, hypertensive crisis or hypertensive encephalopathy Uncontrolled or poorly controlled hypertension. Severe or uncontrolled systemic diseases including uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled symptomatic hypertension that cannot be controlled with anti-hypertensive agents Uncontrolled hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes Resisted hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes despite medication Uncontrolled arterial hypertension despite optimal medical management (per investigator's assessment). Uncontrolled hypertension, i.e., blood pressure (BP) of >= 170/95; patients who have a history of hypertension controlled by medication must be on a stable dose (for at least one month) and meet all other inclusion criteria History of hypertension not well-controlled (>= 160/90) even though on a regimen of anti-hypertensive therapy Known history of pulmonary hypertension Controlled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes within 14 days prior to the first day of treatment Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes within 14 days prior to randomization Current uncontrolled hypertension as well as prior history of hypertensive crisis or hypertensive encephalopathy Current uncontrolled hypertension No uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes (as determined by the treating physician) within 14 days prior to cycle 1 day 1 Known history of malignant hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes. Inadequately controlled arterial hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes Pulmonary hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes within 14 days prior to signing consent Uncontrolled arterial hypertension despite medical treatment Patients must not have uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled infection despite antibiotics or uncontrolled hypertension within 30 days prior to registration Patients with a history of hypertension should be well controlled (< 140/90 mmHg) on a regimen of anti-hypertensive therapy Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes History or evidence of poorly controlled hypertension Uncontrolled arterial hypertension despite medical treatment Patients with known pulmonary hypertension Patients with uncontrolled hypertension (i.e., persistent grade 3 while undergoing treatment) Patients with a history of hypertension must be well-controlled (< 150/90) on a regimen of anti-hypertensive therapy Patients with uncontrolled hypertension (>= 145/90 mmHg) are NOT eligible for participation Poorly controlled hypertension Other clinically significant heart disease (e.g. uncontrolled hypertension, or history of labile hypertension) Uncontrolled hypertension (home blood pressure readings are permitted) or prior history of hypertensive crisis or hypertensive encephalopathy; however, treatment of hypertension with medications is permitted Hypertension Uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension or other medical conditions at the time of transition to this study that may interfere with assessment of toxicity Patient has poorly controlled hypertension and on multiple antihypertensives Uncontrolled heart failure or hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus Uncontrolled heart failure or hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus Uncontrolled hypertension (BP ?150/95 mmHg despite medical therapy) Other clinically significant heart disease (i.e., Grade ?3 hypertension, history of labile hypertension, or poor compliance with an anti-hypertensive regimen) Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes Patients with poorly controlled hypertension despite multiple antihypertensive medications Patients with poorly controlled hypertension despite hypertensive medication Patients with poorly controlled hypertension A past history of, or current uncontrolled hypertension. Blood pressure must be adequately controlled prior to dosing with VS-5584. Subject has uncontrolled hypertension. Uncontrolled arterial hypertension despite optimal medical management (per investigator's assessment) (modified by amendment 1) Uncontrolled hypertension defined as systolic greater than 180 and diastolic greater than 100 Known history of malignant hypertension. Uncontrolled arterial hypertension despite medical treatment Uncontrolled hypertension despite optimal medical management Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled arterial hypertension despite appropriate medical therapy 12 Known history of malignant hypertension. Inadequately controlled hypertension Any uncontrolled hypertension, arrhythmia, or active angina pectoris Patients with a history of hypertension must be well-controlled (< 150 systolic/< 100 diastolic) on a stable regimen of anti-hypertensive therapy Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes 7. Uncontrolled congestive heart failure or uncontrolled hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled seizures or uncontrolled hypertension Other clinically significant heart disease (e.g., CHF NY Heart Association class III or IV, uncontrolled hypertension, history of labile hypertension, or history of poor compliance with an antihypertensive regimen). Hypertension uncontrolled by medication Uncontrolled hypertension Known history of malignant hypertension (severe hypertension >180/120 mmHg with end organ involvement. Uncontrolled hypertension, i.e., blood pressure (BP) of >= 160/95; patients who have a history of hypertension controlled by medication must be on a stable dose (for at least one month) and meet all other inclusion criteria Uncontrolled hypertension (per the Investigator's discretion) Uncontrolled concurrent medical illness including uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled arterial hypertension despite medical treatment Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes within 14 days prior to randomization Presence of predisposing factors to RVO or CSR (e.g., uncontrolled glaucoma or ocular hypertension, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, or a history of hyperviscosity or hypercoagulability syndromes), or Uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension (per Investigator's discretion) Uncontrolled hypertension Patients may not be on medical therapy for hypertension at time of enrollment. Uncontrolled hypertension, defined as systolic BP >140 or diastolic >90 despite therapy. Poorly-controlled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes within 14 days prior to randomization Uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension or other medical conditions that may interfere with assessment of toxicity. No uncontrolled hypertension (BP >150/100mmHg despite full doses of 1 anti-hypertensive medication). Uncontrolled hypertension or cardiomyopathy Have >= Grade 2 uncontrolled hypertension Pulmonary hypertension, Known pulmonary hypertension Patients with uncontrolled hypertension (systolic > 140, diastolic > 90) despite antihypertensive therapy Uncontrolled arterial hypertension despite medical treatment Uncontrolled hypertension or chronic renal disease Uncontrolled hypertension; Have uncontrolled diabetes or have hypertension requiring more than 3 medications for control of hypertension. History of hypertension that is not well-controlled (>= 160/90) on anti-hypertensive therapy Uncontrolled hypertension or other uncontrolled chronic disease (e.g. diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, pulmonary disease, etc.) Diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension Current and past history of hypertension Known cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, or new cardiac event within the past 6 months Hypertension other than mild essential hypertension controlled with medication Patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension. Diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension Have tachycardia and/or uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension, i.e., blood pressure (BP) of >= 160/95; patients who have a history of hypertension controlled by medication must be on a stable dose (for at least one month) and meet all other inclusion criteria; or Has untreated hypertension or has hypertension under treatment that meets protocol definitions. uncontrolled hypertension severe pulmonary hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension (defined as 3 consecutive readings over the past year of over 160 systolic, and over 100 diastolic) Severe pulmonary hypertension Major co-morbidities (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, etc.) Patient has uncontrolled hypertension History of Uncontrolled hypertension History of chronic disease including diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension or thyroid disease Well-controlled hypertension Uncontrolled hypertension Known pulmonary hypertension Uncontrolled chronic illness such as hypertension, diabetes, or heart failure Patients with known pulmonary hypertension Severe pulmonary hypertension or uncontrolled systemic hypertension or respiratory distress syndrome recent history of cardiovascular distress (heart attack in past year; arrhythmia; uncontrolled hypertension) Uncontrolled hypertension. Clinically uncontrolled hypertension in the investigator's opinion (e.g., blood pressure >160/100 mmHg; note that isolated elevated readings considered to not be indicative of uncontrolled hypertension are allowed). The following within 6 months prior to Cycle 1 Day 1: Uncontrolled chronic hypertension defined as systolic > 150 or diastolic > 90 despite optimal therapy