The additive blood pressure lowering effects of exercise intensity on post-exercise hypotension

To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2010.06.005 Byline: John D. Eicher (a), Carl M. Maresh (a), Gregory J. Tsongalis (b), Paul D. Thompson (c), Linda S. Pescatello (a) Abbreviations: ABP, ambulatory blood pressure; HTN, hypertension; BP, blood pressure; CVD, cardiovascular disease; Vo.sub.2peak, peak oxygen consumption; PEH, post-exercise hypotension; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HR, heart rate; CRP, C-reactive protein; FIB, fibrinogen; CV, coefficient of variation; LDL, low density lipoprotein Abstract: Evidence contends lower levels of physical exertion reduce blood pressure (BP) as effectively as more rigorous levels. We compared the effects of low (40% peak oxygen consumption, Vo.sub.2peak), moderate (60% Vo.sub.2peak), and vigorous (100% Vo.sub.2peak) exercise intensity on the BP response immediately following aerobic exercise. We also examined clinical correlates of the BP response. Author Affiliation: (a) University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (b) Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (c) Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT Article History: Received 20 January 2010; Accepted 2 June 2010 Article Note: (footnote) Sources of Support: Supported by American Heart Association Grant-in-Aid #0150507N.