title: Hypertension in the athlete.
abstract: Athletes with hypertension are frequently encountered in clinical settings and during preparticipation examinations. This common condition merits special attention in athletes, as they have particular physiologic and sport-specific demands. Awareness of the pressor response to both isometric and isotonic exercise is valuable in managing hypertensive athletes. Recommendations regarding physical activity in hypertensive patients and clearance for sports participation among competitive athletes are reviewed. Nonpharmacologic measures and the use of customary antihypertensives in athletes is essential. However, knowledge of side-effect profiles and possible negative effects on exercise tolerance guide appropriate medication choices.
authors.affiliation: Moses Cone Health Systems, 1125 Church Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sachtleben
authors.forename: Karl B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Fields
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D001795:Blood Pressure Determination / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D005080:Exercise Test; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000379:methods; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents