👉 The afterpeak is a term used to describe the initial rapid increase in blood pressure after a heart attack or stroke. It is used to differentiate between the post-afterpeak period and the pre-afterpeak phase of recovery, where the body adjusts and recovers from the stress associated with the trauma. <0x0A><0x0A>The term 'afterpeak' is not specific to any one type of heart attack or stroke. It is a descriptive term used by medical professionals to help identify the initial stage of recovery following such traumas.
