Effects of a short Cardiovascular Rehabilitation program in Hypertensive subjects: A Pilot Study

Journal Title: Journal of Sports Medicine and Therapy - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 2

Abstract

Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is considered an important risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the present study was to verify the effects of a short cardiovascular rehabilitation program (CR) in hypertensive subjects. The clinical pilot study involved a sample composed of 11 hypertensive subjects. It was evaluated the weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumference, waist hip ratio, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and six-minute walk test (6-MWT) before and after CR. CR was performed twice a week for 60 minutes. The results shown that after CR occurred a reduction of waist circumference (99.86±8.7 to 95.2±8.6 cm, p=0.0002) and hip circumference (110.18±14.75 to 105.00±12.7 cm p=0.01) values. About the mean distance walked in the 6-MWT there was an increase after the CR program (335.9±123.5 m to 554.56±87.9 m, p=0.000). In conclusion, the results suggest that a short CR is an effective for the treatment of hypertensive subjects. After 16 CR sessions, functional and musculoskeletal capacity was improved, evaluated by 6-MWT. Furthermore, the short CR program decreased waist and hip circumferences, being an important option for these subjects. Although. There were no changes in baseline blood pressure levels.

Authors and Affiliations

Carvalho Borges Juliana Bassalobre, Bueno Débora Tazinaffo, Peres Monique Fernandes, Aparecida Mantuani Ana Paula, Silva Andréia Maria, Galdino Giovane

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  • EP ID EP290110
  • DOI 10.29328/journal.jsmt.1001008
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Carvalho Borges Juliana Bassalobre, Bueno Débora Tazinaffo, Peres Monique Fernandes, Aparecida Mantuani Ana Paula, Silva Andréia Maria, Galdino Giovane (2017). Effects of a short Cardiovascular Rehabilitation program in Hypertensive subjects: A Pilot Study. Journal of Sports Medicine and Therapy, 2(2), 51-56. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-290110