Published: 23 May 2026
Author(s): Klara Komici, Giuseppe Rengo, Grazia Daniela Femminella, Raffaela Pagliaro, Maria Luisa D'Onghia, Laura Fasciano, Gaetano Santulli, Pasquale Mone, Andrea Bianco, Germano Guerra
Issue: May 2026
Section: Original Article

Exercise stress testing is commonly used to evaluate the cardiovascular response to exercise and to identify coronary artery abnormalities and arrhythmias. The normal physiological response to exercise involves a predictable pattern of hemodynamic changes. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) typically increases in proportion to the intensity of exercise, reflecting increased cardiac output and stroke volume [1]. In contrast, diastolic blood pressure (DBP) usually remains stable or may slightly decrease due to peripheral vasodilation in the working muscles.

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