Exercise in the management of hypertension: A case report

Authors

  • António Cruz-Ferreira Interno de Medicina Geral e Familiar, UCSP da Mealhada
  • Estela Loureiro Interna de Medicina Geral e Familiar, UCSP da Mealhada
  • Iva Pimentel Assistente de Medicina Geral e Familiar, UCSP da Mealhada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v29i2.11061

Keywords:

Exercise, Hypertension, Sedentarism

Abstract

Physical inactivity is a problem in modern society and its association with hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases is well known. In treating diseases associated with environmental risk factors, the prescription of regular exercise is a tool that can be used by family physicians. We report the case of a 60-year-old sedentary woman who came to her family doctor after measuring elevated blood pressure at home. An individual treatment program was prescribed, consisting of lifestyle changes and promotion of regular aerobic exercise. After 6 months of treatment, the patient had normal blood pressure values and no anti-hypertensive drugs were required. We want to encourage family physicians to prescribe regular aerobic exercise as a first line or adjuvant treatment in hypertensive patients.

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Published

2013-03-01

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 2 (2013): Revista Portuguesa de Medicina Geral e Familiar

Section

Brief Article

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How to Cite

Exercise in the management of hypertension: A case report. (2013). Portuguese Journal of Family Medicine and General Practice, 29(2), 126-130. https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v29i2.11061

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