The physician's role in prescribing physical activity for the prevention and treatment of essential hypertension
Blood pressure control and prevention of hypertension can be achieved by both pharmacological and lifestyle interventions; one important lifestyle intervention is physical activity. Participation in regular physical activity can modestly lower blood pressure by reducing total peripheral resistance;...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2012-07-01
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Series: | JRSM Cardiovascular Disease |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1258/cvd.2012.012012 |