Why the study?
Does regular exercise training reduce blood pressure in patients with moderate essential hypertension?
Population
34 patients with moderate essential hypertension
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
12 weeks
Authors
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Exercise training was associated with modest BP reductions in moderate hypertension; leaves open whether RCTs should alter practice.
Does regular exercise training reduce blood pressure in patients with moderate essential hypertension?
A 12-week regular exercise training program significantly reduces resting and submaximal exercise blood pressure in patients with moderate essential hypertension.
Westheim et al. (1986) studied this question.
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