title: Exercise and hypertension.
abstract: Hypertension is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis. In this article the authors review the use of physical activity as therapy for elevated blood pressure and explore the hemodynamic effects of exercise among patients with treated and untreated hypertension. Recommendations concerning the use of exercise in the management of hypertension are outlined.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000818:Animals; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001794:Blood Pressure; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D005082:Physical Exertion
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents