Isolated diastolic BP

Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Nov 05 2007

Q: I have isolated diastolic BP and am only 36. Should I be concerned?

A: High blood pressure at any age is a concern and should be treated. This being said, the medical literature suggests that treated isolated diastolic high blood pressure is associated with a lower rate of heart attacks than treated combined systolic and diastolic hypertension.