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{{Infobox medical condition
| name            = Exercise hypertension
| synonyms        = [[Exercise-induced hypertension]]
| field            = [[Cardiology]]
| symptoms        = Elevated [[blood pressure]] during [[physical exercise]]
| complications    = [[Hypertension]], [[cardiovascular disease]]
| onset            = During [[exercise]]
| duration        = Temporary, during [[exercise]]
| causes          = Exaggerated [[blood pressure]] response to [[exercise]]
| risks            = [[Age]], [[sedentary lifestyle]], [[obesity]], [[family history]] of [[hypertension]]
| diagnosis        = [[Exercise stress test]], [[ambulatory blood pressure monitoring]]
| differential    = [[Hypertension]], [[white coat hypertension]]
| prevention      = Regular [[physical activity]], [[healthy diet]]
| treatment        = [[Lifestyle modification]], [[antihypertensive medication]]
| frequency        = More common in older adults and those with [[hypertension]]
}}
'''Exercise hypertension''' is a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in blood pressure during physical activity. This condition is often identified during [[exercise stress test]]s and can be an indicator of underlying cardiovascular issues.
'''Exercise hypertension''' is a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in blood pressure during physical activity. This condition is often identified during [[exercise stress test]]s and can be an indicator of underlying cardiovascular issues.
==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
During exercise, the body requires increased cardiac output to meet the heightened demand for oxygen and nutrients. In individuals with exercise hypertension, the blood pressure response to exercise is exaggerated. This can be due to several factors, including increased [[vascular resistance]], abnormal autonomic regulation, or underlying [[arterial stiffness]].
During exercise, the body requires increased cardiac output to meet the heightened demand for oxygen and nutrients. In individuals with exercise hypertension, the blood pressure response to exercise is exaggerated. This can be due to several factors, including increased [[vascular resistance]], abnormal autonomic regulation, or underlying [[arterial stiffness]].
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
Exercise hypertension is typically diagnosed through an [[exercise stress test]], where blood pressure is monitored at rest, during exercise, and during recovery. A significant rise in systolic blood pressure (greater than 210 mmHg in men and 190 mmHg in women) during exercise may indicate exercise hypertension.
Exercise hypertension is typically diagnosed through an [[exercise stress test]], where blood pressure is monitored at rest, during exercise, and during recovery. A significant rise in systolic blood pressure (greater than 210 mmHg in men and 190 mmHg in women) during exercise may indicate exercise hypertension.
==Clinical Significance==
==Clinical Significance==
Exercise hypertension can be a precursor to [[hypertension]] at rest and is associated with an increased risk of developing [[cardiovascular disease]]. It may also indicate the presence of [[left ventricular hypertrophy]], [[coronary artery disease]], or other cardiovascular abnormalities.
Exercise hypertension can be a precursor to [[hypertension]] at rest and is associated with an increased risk of developing [[cardiovascular disease]]. It may also indicate the presence of [[left ventricular hypertrophy]], [[coronary artery disease]], or other cardiovascular abnormalities.
==Management==
==Management==
Management of exercise hypertension involves lifestyle modifications such as regular [[aerobic exercise]], dietary changes to reduce [[sodium]] intake, and weight management. In some cases, [[antihypertensive medication]]s may be prescribed to control blood pressure during exercise.
Management of exercise hypertension involves lifestyle modifications such as regular [[aerobic exercise]], dietary changes to reduce [[sodium]] intake, and weight management. In some cases, [[antihypertensive medication]]s may be prescribed to control blood pressure during exercise.
==Related Conditions==
==Related Conditions==
* [[Hypertension]]
* [[Hypertension]]
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* [[Left ventricular hypertrophy]]
* [[Left ventricular hypertrophy]]
* [[Coronary artery disease]]
* [[Coronary artery disease]]
==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Exercise stress test]]
* [[Exercise stress test]]
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* [[Cardiac output]]
* [[Cardiac output]]
* [[Vascular resistance]]
* [[Vascular resistance]]
==References==
==References==
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==External Links==
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Latest revision as of 02:25, 4 April 2025


Exercise hypertension
Synonyms Exercise-induced hypertension
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Elevated blood pressure during physical exercise
Complications Hypertension, cardiovascular disease
Onset During exercise
Duration Temporary, during exercise
Types N/A
Causes Exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise
Risks Age, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, family history of hypertension
Diagnosis Exercise stress test, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Differential diagnosis Hypertension, white coat hypertension
Prevention Regular physical activity, healthy diet
Treatment Lifestyle modification, antihypertensive medication
Medication N/A
Prognosis N/A
Frequency More common in older adults and those with hypertension
Deaths N/A


Exercise hypertension is a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in blood pressure during physical activity. This condition is often identified during exercise stress tests and can be an indicator of underlying cardiovascular issues.

Pathophysiology[edit]

During exercise, the body requires increased cardiac output to meet the heightened demand for oxygen and nutrients. In individuals with exercise hypertension, the blood pressure response to exercise is exaggerated. This can be due to several factors, including increased vascular resistance, abnormal autonomic regulation, or underlying arterial stiffness.

Diagnosis[edit]

Exercise hypertension is typically diagnosed through an exercise stress test, where blood pressure is monitored at rest, during exercise, and during recovery. A significant rise in systolic blood pressure (greater than 210 mmHg in men and 190 mmHg in women) during exercise may indicate exercise hypertension.

Clinical Significance[edit]

Exercise hypertension can be a precursor to hypertension at rest and is associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It may also indicate the presence of left ventricular hypertrophy, coronary artery disease, or other cardiovascular abnormalities.

Management[edit]

Management of exercise hypertension involves lifestyle modifications such as regular aerobic exercise, dietary changes to reduce sodium intake, and weight management. In some cases, antihypertensive medications may be prescribed to control blood pressure during exercise.

Related Conditions[edit]

See Also[edit]

References[edit]

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External Links[edit]

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