Hypertension and other cardiac issues can be a problem for active people

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Hypertension and other cardiac issues can be a problem for active people

Chris Milne

Chris Milne

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SPORTS MEDICINE

The patient with an existing or new cardiovascular diagnosis is often concerned about what exercise they can do safely. For many, it is an integral part of management; and for others, it should be greatly restricted

Key points, Well-controlled hypertension does not normally restrict activity, but if target organ damage is present, high-intensity exercise is generally contrain