A 75-year-old man has been a runner all his adult life and has just participated in another 5K road race. He does not have a history of hypertension, but his blood pressure at the finish line was 200/110 mm Hg
What is the most likely reason for the systolic blood pressure (SBP) over 200 mm Hg? A) A sign of impending cardiovascular accident
B) A consequence of an age-related change
C) A sign of impending myocardial infarction
D) A precursor to hypertension
B
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It is most likely an age-related change, as SBP often rises to 200 mm Hg or more during exercise in older adults. His blood pressure needs to be retaken after he has been resting.
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