[Physical activity has a key role in hypertension therapy].
Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular health, including hypertension. Increased physical activity is a major goal for increased cardiovascular health. Physical activity is still under-utilized in health care, for the prevention and treatment of hypertension. The blood pressure lowering effect of physical activity is equal to pharmacological (mono)therapy. In addition, physical activity has an additional effect besides blood pressure lowering, by having a positive effect on other classical cardiovascular risk factors such as insuline resistance and the blood lipid profile. Possibly, another frequently over-looked effect may be the added effect of physical activity in combination with pharmacological therapy.
Börjesson
Mats
M
Multidisciplinärt smärtcentrum, Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset/Ostra, Göteborg. mats.borjesson@hjl.gu.se
Dahlöf
Björn
B
D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000097:blood / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D008019:Life Style; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood; D012307:Risk Factors
D008055:Lipids