estyle changes in arterial hypertension - an important objective of cardiovascular rehabilitation. The role of physical exercise

Abstract

Cardiovascular rehabilitation includes lifestyle changing measures, secondary drug prevention and physical training programs. Identifying and addressing cardiovascular risk factors, among which arterial hypertension, is an important objective of cardiovascular rehabilitation. Patients with arterial hypertension should be initially assigned to a cardiovascular risk class. Alongside drug therapy, a healthy diet and physical activity play an important role in the control of blood pressure values

Keywords

• arterial hypertension
• physical exercise