Shows the comparison in mean systolic BP response to different stages of the Bruce stress test in black athletes and white athletes
| Stages of Bruce exercise stress test | Mean systolic BP (mmHg) (black athletes, N=54) | Mean systolic BP (mmHg) (white athletes, N=12) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resting BP | 112±7.2 | 110±8 | Non-significant |
| Stage 1 | 126±10.1 | 130±12.4 | Non-significant |
| Stage 2 | 141±9.8 | 147±12.6 | Non-significant |
| Stage 3 | 160±12.4 | 155±11 | Non-significant |
| Stage 4 | 178±9.3 | 172±11.5 | Non-significant |
| Stage 5 | 189±18.4 | 183±15.8 | Non-significant |