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[Aerobic physical activity lowers blood pressure in hypertension]
Mats Börjesson1, Aron Onerup2, Stefan Lundqvist3
1Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset - Hjärtkliniken & Gymnastik & Idrottshögskolan Stockholm, Sweden - GIH Stockholm, Sweden.
Abstract:
Hypertension is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Physical inactivity plays a role in the development of (essential) hypertension. Increased physical activity may decrease the blood pressure in hypertensive individuals with 12/5 mm Hg (evidence grade +++ according to GRADE). A moderate/vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, at least 3 x 40-60 minutes/week, for 8 weeks, has the strongest evidence (evidence grade +++). Isometric (static) training may also decrease the blood pressure significantly (evidence grade ++).
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