Tanji JL, Batt ME. Management of Hypertension.
PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 1995;
23:47-55. [PMID:
29272150 DOI:
10.1080/00913847.1995.11947747]
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Abstract
In brief Current recommendations for brief managing mild to very severe high blood pressure need to be adapted for the special concerns of physically active patients. First-line treatment involves dietary changes, smoking cessation, and aerobic exercise. The next step is to add drug therapy, and diuretics and beta-blockers are the initial drugs of choice because of their proven long-term efficacy. Diuretics may, however, produce hypokalemia or dehydration, and beta- blockers may cause hyperkalemia, reduce exercise capacity, or increase perceived exertion. Other antihypertensive agents may be preferable in specific situations.
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