Why the study?
Does adding an inspiratory load to home-based slow deep breathing training reduce resting blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension Stage I or II?
Population
30 patients with essential hypertension Stage I or II
Comparison
Slow deep breathing at home, either unloaded or… vs Continued with normal activities
Design
RCT, Randomised trial with concealed allocation
Follow-up
8 weeks
Authors
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Loaded breathing augments SBP reduction versus unloaded training in stage I-II hypertension; extends evidence for respiratory training as an adjunct.
Does adding an inspiratory load to home-based slow deep breathing training reduce resting blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension Stage I or II?
Home-based slow deep breathing training with an inspiratory load significantly enhances systolic blood pressure reduction in patients with stage I or II essential hypertension.
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