THE REGULAR PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE TO CONTROL SYSTEMIC ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION: A Literature Review
Abstract
Introduction: Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is a clinical condition of multifactorial nature characterized by high blood pressure. This disease has high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide affecting millions of people. In Brazil, its prevalence is about 12-35% in different regions. Objective: This review approaches the clinical features of hypertension and the potential of regular practice of physical exercise as a non-pharmacological method for its control. Material and Methods: Literature searches were carried out in the databases Medline, Scielo, Lilacs, Higher Education Personnel Improvement Coordination (Portal CAPES) and Google Scholar. We examined scientific articles published until 2014, as well as textbooks, in order to complement the information on the practice of physical exercises as a non-pharmacological method for the control and/or support in cases of hypertension. Results: The studies in this field identify hypertension as a major public health problem. As to HAS treatment, the current protocols recommend changes in lifestyle associated with regular practice of physical activity and pharmacological treatment with antihypertensives. Conclusion: Physical activity as a non-pharmacological method for the control of hypertension may favor the reduction or discontinuation of drugs, as appropriate according to the case. DESCRIPTORS Hypertension. Exercise. Quality of Life.Downloads
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2015-10-14
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MATAVELLI, I. S., DEL JUDICE, E. L., MATAVELLI, R., HUNGER, M. S., & MARTELLI, A. (2015). THE REGULAR PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE TO CONTROL SYSTEMIC ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION: A Literature Review. Revista Brasileira De Ciências Da Saúde, 18(4), 359–366. Retrieved from https://periodicos.ufpb.br/ojs/index.php/rbcs/article/view/21281
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