Exercise training in the management of patients with resistant hypertension |
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Authors: | Fernando Ribeiro Rui Costa José Mesquita-Bastos |
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Institution: | Fernando Ribeiro;Rui Costa;José Mesquita-Bastos;School of Health Sciences,University of Aveiro, Portugal and CINTESIS.UA, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro,3810-193 Aveiro, Portuga; |
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Abstract: | Hypertension is a very prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of resistant hypertension, i.e., uncontrolled hypertension with 3 or more antihypertensive agents including 1 diuretic, is between 5% and 30% in the hypertensive population. The causes of resistant hypertension are multifactorial and include behavioral and biological factors, such as non-adherence to pharmacological treatment. All current treatment guidelines highlight the positive role of physical exercise as a non-pharmacological tool in the treatment of hypertension. This paper draws attention to the possible role of physical exercise as an adjunct non-pharmacological tool in the management of resistant hypertension. A few studies have investigated it, employing different methodologies, and taken together they have shown promising results. In summary, the available evidence suggests that aerobic physical exercise could be a valuable addition to the optimal pharmacological treatment of patients with resistant hypertension. |
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Keywords: | Exercise training Resistant hypertension Blood pressure Non-pharmacological Cardiovascular disease |
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