exercise-induced hypertension
Exaggerated blood pressure response to physical exertion beyond normal physiological limits.
Full Definition
Exercise-induced hypertension refers to an abnormally elevated blood pressure response during exercise testing, typically defined as systolic blood pressure exceeding 210 mmHg in men or 190 mmHg in women during maximal exercise. This condition may indicate underlying cardiovascular disease, increased risk of future hypertension, or subclinical cardiac dysfunction even in apparently healthy athletes. The exaggerated pressure response can result from increased peripheral vascular resistance, reduced arterial compliance, or impaired cardiac function. In sports cardiology, identifying exercise-induced hypertension is important for cardiovascular risk stratification and may warrant further evaluation including ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and cardiac imaging.
Usage
Usage note: Hyphenate the complete term; include specific blood pressure values when documenting findings.
In Context
- "The marathon runner demonstrated exercise-induced hypertension with peak systolic pressure of 230 mmHg during treadmill testing." — exercise test report
- "Athletes with exercise-induced hypertension require annual cardiovascular monitoring and lifestyle counseling." — follow-up recommendations