Postexercise hypotension as a clinical tool: a “single brick” in the wall

After an exercise session, a reduction of blood pressure (BP) is expected, a phenomenon called postexercise hypotension (PEH). PEH as a predictor of chronic training responses for BP has been broadly explored. It suggests that when PEH occurs after each exercise sessions, its benefits may summate over time, contributing to the chronic adaptation. Thus, PEH is an important clinical tool, acting as a “single brick” in the wall, and building the chronic effect of decreasing BP. However, there is large variation in the literature regarding methodology and results, creating barriers for understanding comparisons among PEH studies.

Source: Journal of the American Society of Hypertension - October 23, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Leandro C. Brito, Rafael Y. Fecchio, Tiago Pe çanha, Aluisio Andrade-Lima, John R. Halliwill, Claudia L.M. Forjaz Tags: Review Article Source Type: research