Mortality trends in isolated systolic, diastolic, and combined hypertension: insights from NHANES database

This study sheds focus on systolic and diastolic components of hypertension. ISH is associated with increased mortality, independent of age, and should prompt prioritizing systolic control. IDH-more prevalent in younger adults-warrants age-specific management strategies. Findings support differential treatment thresholds for hypertension subtypes and underscore the need for longitudinal studies to better define IDH's long-term risk.