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Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Response During Exercise and Sexual Activity in Normotensive and Hypertensive Volunteers
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Treadmill testing and Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Monitoring for Heart Rate and Blood Pressure. Completed, enrolled 36 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the amount of cardiac work as measured by heart rate and blood pressure during physical exertion compared to sexual activity.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients will have a exercise stress test using a Bruce protocol during which time heart rates and blood pressures will be monitored and the patient's percieved exertion level monitored and recorded
Patients will wear an ambulatory blood pressure monitor and an heart rate monitor during one sexual encounter.