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Swimming training lowers the resting blood pressure in individuals with hypertension

Authors :
Tanaka, Hirofumi
Bassett, David R.
Howley, Edward T.
Thompson, Dixie L.
Ashraf, Muhammad
Rawson, Freeman L.
Source :
Journal of Hypertension; June 1997, Vol. 15 Issue: 6 p651-657, 7p
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Despite the fact that swimming is often recommended for the prevention and treatment of hypertension, no study has examined the potential efficacy of regular swimming exercise for lowering the blood pressure in hypertensive humans.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02636352 and 14735598
Volume :
15
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Hypertension
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48869216