Results: 112

Evaluation of maximal lactate steady state in middle-aged hypertensive women

Motriz (Online); 24 (2), 2018
Abstract AIM The aim of this study was to investigate the lactate response in physically inactive hypertensive women submitted to the treadmill maximal lactate steady state (MLSS) protocol. METHODS Twenty-two hypertensive women (40 - 64 years) performed a familiarization period of walking on the treadm...

Multicomponent exercise decreases blood pressure, heart rate and double product in normotensive and hypertensive older patients with high blood pressure

Arch. cardiol. Méx; 88 (5), 2018
Abstract Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of a 6-month multicomponent exercise program on blood pressure, heart rate, and double product of uncontrolled and controlled normotensive and hypertensive older patients. Methods: The study included 183 subjects, 97 normotensives...

Association between active commuting and elevated blood pressure in adolescents

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 15 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the association between active commuting and blood pressure in adolescents. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with high school students from public education network in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Data from 6039 students (14 to 19 years) were collected using a...

Fisiopatología de la hipertensión arterial secundaria a obesidad

Arch. cardiol. Méx; 87 (4), 2017
Resumen: La obesidad es un problema de gran morbimortalidad a nivel mundial. Hoy en día, ha sido constituido como un factor de riesgo cardiovascular, que predispone frecuentemente al desarrollo de múltiples dolencias que deterioran la calidad de vida, tales como hipertensión arterial, dislipidemia y d...

Twenty-four hour Blood Pressure in Obese Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Arq. bras. cardiol; 109 (4), 2017
Abstract Background: Obesity, systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are closely related. Up to 70% of patients with OSA may be asymptomatic, and there is evidence that these patients have cardiovascular disease, especially nocturnal SAH. Objectives: The aim of this stud...

Cortical blindness secondary to posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, recovered by successful blood pressure management

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (5), 2017
ABSTRACT We report a case of cortical blindness secondary to posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, which was successfully treated by blood pressure management. A 66-year-old white man presented at the emergency room complaining of severe frontal headache, disorientation, and progressive blurred vision....

Effects of continuous positive airway pressure on blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials

J. bras. pneumol; 43 (5), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate systematically the effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: The Cochrane Library, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and the Web of Science were searched for studies ...

The Effect of Physical Resistance Training on Baroreflex Sensitivity of Hypertensive Rats

Arq. bras. cardiol; 108 (6), 2017
Abstract Background: Baroreceptors act as regulators of blood pressure (BP); however, its sensitivity is impaired in hypertensive patients. Among the recommendations for BP reduction, exercise training has become an important adjuvant therapy in this population. However, there are many doubts about the ...

Aerobic Swim Training Restores Aortic Endothelial Function by Decreasing Superoxide Levels in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats

Clinics; 72 (5), 2017
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to determine whether aerobic training decreases superoxide levels, increases nitric oxide levels, and improves endothelium-dependent vasodilation in the aortas of spontaneously hypertensive rats. METHODS: Spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and Wistar Kyoto rats (WKY) were distribu...

Case 2/2017 - 56-Year-Old Male with Refractory Heart Failure, Systemic Arterial Hypertension and Aortic Valve Stenosis That Led to Heart Transplantation

Arq. bras. cardiol; 108 (5), 2017