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exercise hypertension

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Increased blood pressure that occurs in most people at maximum/near-maximum workload, which is evoked by vigourous exercise
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exercise hypertension

An ↑ in BP that occurs in most people at maximum/near-maximum workload, evoked by vigorous exercise. Cf Exercise hypotension.
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Post exercise hypertension is sustained during subsequent bouts of mild exercise and simulated activities of daily living.
Exercise hypertension refers to an excessive rise in blood pressure during physical activity.
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