1. Delays in diagnosing hypertension reduce treatment rates.
2. 15% of patients diagnosed after two elevated BP readings.
3. 31% received medications within 30 days post-diagnosis.
4. Higher delays correlate with increased cardiovascular risk.
5. Demographic factors influence diagnosis delays.
6. Recommendations for timely evaluation can improve management.
7. Potential for overdiagnosis and overtreatment needs consideration.

Source: JAMA Network Open