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My bp goes up to about 135-150/70 immediately after exercise then drops to 118/65 shortly after. heart rate drops to 50. is this normal?

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Dr. Marybeth Lambe answered

Specializes in Travel Medicine

Can be normal: A modest rise in blood pressure is a normal response to exercise (a rise of about 5%) an exaggerated jump in blood pressure (15%) can be an indication for an increase future risk cardiovascular problems such as carotid artery blockage studies warn. Your response looks normal.

Answered 11/9/2013

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