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Post-Exercise Hypotension MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Post-Exercise Hypotension
Tree Number(s)
C10.177.575.600.537
C14.907.514.611
Unique ID
D057774
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D057774
Scope Note
Transient reduction in blood pressure levels immediately after exercises that lasts 2-12 hours. The reduction varies but is typically 5-20 mm Hg when compared to pre-exercise levels. It exists both in normotensive and hypertensive individuals and may play a role in excercise related PHYSIOLOGIC ADAPTATION.
Entry Term(s)
Post Exercise Hypotension
Postexercise Hypotension
Previous Indexing
Hypotension (1991-2010)
Public MeSH Note
2011
History Note
2011
Date Established
2011/01/01
Date of Entry
2010/06/25
Revision Date
2011/01/01
Post-Exercise Hypotension Preferred
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