Table 3 A summary comparing characteristics of predominantly diastolic hypertension (PDH) and predominantly systolic hypertension (PSH).

From: Hyperdynamic circulation distinguishes predominantly diastolic hypertension from predominantly systolic hypertension

Similar in PDH and PSH

Pulse wave velocity

Extracellular water balance

Supine systemic vascular resistance

Supine augmentation index

Higher in PDH

Heart rate

Cardiac output

Higher in PSH

Forward wave amplitude

Aortic pulse pressure

Aortic characteristic impedance

Upright augmentation index

Upright systemic vascular resistance

Lower in PSH

Pulse pressure amplification

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