Sex differences in blood pressure regulation during the isometric exercise under heated environment

In conclusion, the main effect of HOT was to shift downwards BP and total peripheral resistance at rest and during isometric exercise in females. In males, the combination of handgrip and HOT increased cardiac output by augmented HR, whereas BP presented similar responses between thermal conditions during handgrip.
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophisiology Source Type: research