The Effect of Behavioral Changes on the Treatment of Hypertension

Purpose of Review Hypertension is one of the leading causes of preventable premature death. Recent Findings Strongly advocating for lifestyle changes to improve blood pressure control is of paramount importance in the successful management of hypertension. Summary In this review, we will discuss the...

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Published in:Current hypertension reports 2021-12, Vol.23 (11), p.43-43, Article 43
Main Authors: Salman, Liann Abu, Cohen, Debbie L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biofeedback
Blood pressure
Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease
Diet
Drug dosages
Family Medicine
Food
Gastrointestinal surgery
General Practice
Hypertension
Internal Medicine
Lifestyles
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Metabolic Diseases
Mortality
Nephrology
Nutrition and Hypertension (T Mori
Nutrition research
Obesity
Potassium
Primary Care Medicine
Salt
Section Editor
Sodium
Topical Collection on Nutrition and Hypertension
Weight control
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Summary:Purpose of Review Hypertension is one of the leading causes of preventable premature death. Recent Findings Strongly advocating for lifestyle changes to improve blood pressure control is of paramount importance in the successful management of hypertension. Summary In this review, we will discuss the effect of various behavioral and lifestyle changes and review the evidence to support these changes to improve blood pressure control. These include dietary modifications, alcohol consumption, weight loss, various types of exercise, device-guided breathing, relaxation, and biofeedback techniques.
ISSN:1522-6417
1534-3111
DOI:10.1007/s11906-021-01164-3