Pneumococcal infections are caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a gram-positive, catalase-negative organism commonly referred to as pneumococcus.
Blood pressure is a measure of the changing fluid pressure within the circulatory system. It varies. from a peak pressure produced by contraction of the left ventricle, to a low pressure, which is. maintained by closure of the aortic valve and elastic recoil of the arterial system. The peak.
Weight training and high blood pressure. Weight training can cause a temporary increase in blood pressure during exercise. This increase can be dramatic, depending on how much weight you lift. But weightlifting can also have long-term benefits to blood pressure that outweigh the risk of a temporary spike for most people.