This review outlines practical approaches for diagnosing and managing hypertension in athletes, including screening for secondary causes and assessing cardiovascular risk.
Supports tailored hypertension care in athletes; leaves open need for prospective outcome validation.
Physical exercise is known to lower blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risk through a wide range of mechanisms. Nevertheless, hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular disease among athletes and physically active subjects. This article reviews the state of the art in practical approaches to this issue, focusing on special aspects a physician should take into account when diagnosing hypertension, such as screening of secondary causes, assessment of global cardiovascular risk and target organ damage and, in addition, the treatment choice in athletes.
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