Author:
Pena Rafael,Giollo-Junior Luiz Tadeu,Vilela-Martin José Fernando,Da Silva Weder Alves,Da Silva Kenndria,Chiappa Gaspar Rogério
Abstract
The current study aimed to analyze the influence of a lifestyle change (LC) on arterial stiffness and the behavior of central systolic pressure (CSP) in prehypertensive individuals. For group analysis, the sample was separated according to CSP ≥ 118 mmHg and < 118 mmHg. Fifty-nine patients with prehypertension were studied before and after a three-month LC that included the Dash diet and aerobic exercise. The LC resulted in a significant reduction in AI-x in the group with CSP ≥ 118 mmHg (pre: 91.42 ± 9.12 vs. post: 82.36 ± 13.6 %), compared to CSP < 118 mmHg (pre: 78.82 ± 14.51 vs. post: 79.04 ± 13.1 %), and in CSP in the group with CSP ≥ 118 mmHg (pre: 124.51 ± 4.54 vs. post: 107.12 ± 12 mmHg), compared to CSP < 118 mmHg (pre: 107.78 ± 7.86 vs. post: 106.89 ± 11.1 mmHg). The lifestyle change promoted a significant reduction in CSP, through reduced arterial stiffness, suggesting vascular improvement in individuals with prehypertension.
Publisher
South Florida Publishing LLC
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