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The effect of sports in colleges and universities on relieving hypertension
Tao T, Lu M
Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte [Brazilian Journal of Sports Medicine] 2022 Mar-Apr;28(2):126-129
clinical trial
2/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

INTRODUCTION: Studies have shown that different forms of aerobic exercise can lower blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension. Appropriate resistance exercises can also effectively lower blood pressure. OBJECTIVE: To study the impact of sports on hypertension in colleges and universities. METHODS: Several hypertension patients in colleges and universities were selected and randomly divided into two groups. One group (drug-only group) used conventional antihypertensive drugs (nifedipine), while the other (physical exercise group) supplemented drug therapy with physical exercise. There was a comparative analysis of the blood pressure of the two groups of patients. RESULTS: The was a clear effect of sports on the hypertensive patients, with significant differences in the blood pressure reduction of the two groups. CONCLUSION: Sports can help treat high blood pressure. This method is viable for clinical application. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies -- investigation of treatment results.

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