Which of the following is considered an abnormal blood pressure response to an exercise activity in which the workload is gradually being increased?

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Systolic blood pressure normally increases with increasing levels of exertion and diastolic blood pressure normally increases or decreases within 10 mm Hg.However,in a trained athlete,a normal progressive decline in diastolic blood pressure may occur.If a patient is on beta-adrenergic antagonists,a blunted response with systolic BP is considered normal.Answer D describes an abnormal response termed exertional systolic hypotension.

Which of the Following Is Considered an Abnormal Blood Pressure