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The insulin resistance-systemic vascular resistance-isolated diastolic hypertension axis: a metabolic framework for an overlooked hypertension phenotype

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  • Jiao-Yang Zhao

  • Yan Shu

  • Si-Hui Wang

  • Hong Wu

  • June 5, 2026

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Clinical Report: Insulin Resistance and Isolated Diastolic Hypertension

Overview

This report explores the relationship between insulin resistance (IR), systemic vascular resistance (SVR), and isolated diastolic hypertension (IDH). It highlights the significance of integrating metabolic and hemodynamic factors in understanding and managing IDH, particularly in young and middle-aged adults.

Background

Isolated diastolic hypertension (IDH) is increasingly recognized as a significant cardiovascular risk factor, especially in younger populations. Despite its prevalence, the optimal management and prognostic implications of IDH remain unclear, necessitating a deeper understanding of its underlying mechanisms. The proposed insulin resistance–systemic vascular resistance–IDH (IR–SVR–IDH) axis offers a novel framework for addressing this neglected hypertension phenotype.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

  • IDH is characterized by elevated diastolic blood pressure with systolic blood pressure below hypertension thresholds.
  • Insulin resistance is linked to increased systemic vascular resistance, contributing to IDH.
  • Pragmatic surrogates for insulin resistance, such as HOMA-IR and TyG index, are associated with IDH risk.
  • Emerging data suggest that metabolic status influences cardiovascular risk in IDH patients.
  • Guideline definitions of IDH vary, impacting prevalence and management strategies.

Clinical Implications

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Conclusion

Integrating metabolic and hemodynamic assessments provides a more comprehensive understanding of IDH, supporting a precision-oriented approach to its management. Continued research is essential to clarify the prognostic significance and optimal treatment strategies for this hypertension phenotype.

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  2. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 2023 -- Arterial stiffness mediates insulin resistance-related risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: a real-life, prospective cohort study
  3. Endocrine Reviews, 2023 -- Insulin Resistance in Type 1 Diabetes: Pathophysiological, Clinical, and Therapeutic Relevance
  4. 2025 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults, JACC, 2025
  5. Blood pressure lowering in isolated diastolic hypertension and cardiovascular risk: an individual patient data meta-analysis, PMC
  6. Frontiers in Endocrinology — Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia due to pathogenic INSR variants: metabolic signature, phenotypic overlap, and semidominant inheritance
  7. 2025 AHA/ACC/AANP/AAPA/ABC/ACCP/ACPM/AGS/AMA/ASPC/NMA/PCNA/SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines | JACC
  8. Blood pressure lowering in isolated diastolic hypertension and cardiovascular risk: an individual patient data meta-analysis - PMC
  9. Sympathetic Responses to Antihypertensive Treatment Strategies | Current Hypertension Reports | Springer Nature Link

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