Effect of Isometric and Aerobic Physical Exercise on Blood Pressure Levels in Hypertensive Elderly People
Introduction: Adequate blood pressure control is necessary to reduce the risk of mortality from cardiovascular events. The effects of aerobic exercise on systemic arterial hypertension are already well known, however, to date, there is little evidence regarding the effect of an isometric exercise session for the lower limbs on blood pressure levels, especially when performed in elderly hypertensive individuals. Objective: To verify the effect of an isometric or aerobic exercise protocol for the lower limbs on 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure in elderly hypertensive individuals.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Hypertensive elderly; Both genders; Aged ≥ 60 years; Hypertensive patients on continuous use of antihypertensive medication; Hypertensive who did not practice physical exercise regularly (≥ 2 sessions per week).  Exclusion Criteria:  Those who presented one of the following issues will be excluded: Diabetes mellitus; Chronic renal failure; Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m2; Coronary artery disease; Heart failure; Any injury to the lower limbs; Smokers. - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 60 Years - MaximumAge: 75 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult