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My Systolic Blood Pressure Declined During My Last Stress Test
Question: My Systolic Blood Pressure declined during my last stress test. Is this normal or should I be concerned -- Thanks XXXXXXX
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
During stress test the normal phenomenon is increase in heart rate and simultaneous increase in BP.
Persistent Fall in BP during stress test generally denotes sympathetic incompetency (means the sympathetic system in under working).
It could also be normally present if you get too fatigued during stress.
Thanks and regards
Please see detailed answer
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
During stress test the normal phenomenon is increase in heart rate and simultaneous increase in BP.
Persistent Fall in BP during stress test generally denotes sympathetic incompetency (means the sympathetic system in under working).
It could also be normally present if you get too fatigued during stress.
Thanks and regards
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