Why does diastolic blood pressure rise when heart rate increases significantly during intense cardiovascular exercise, even when stroke volume decreases slightly?

💡 Explanation

Diastolic pressure increases because the rapid heart rate significantly shortens the diastolic filling period. This reduced filling time means the aorta does not have sufficient time to completely drain, therefore the pressure remains elevated, rather than decreasing due to arterial compliance or other factors.

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