Low Resting Heart Rate & Elevated Blood Pressure in Athletes: What to Know
A resting pulse in the low 40s can be normal for a highly athletic male due to increased cardiac efficiency. However, a blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg is considered elevated for a 17-year-old male. Consult your doctor if you have elevated blood pressure.
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