A 24-year-old male is seen for a routine physical examination. AT REST, he has a blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg and a heart rate of 75 beats/min. He is advised to begin an exercise program
When he returns 3 months later, his heart rate has decreased to 50 beats/min (asymptomatic). Which of the set of values below would you expect to observe in this patient AT REST compared to 3 months ago?
Pulse pressure Cardiac output
A. increased no change
B. increased increased
C. decreased increased
D. decreased no change
E. increased decreased
ANS: A
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