The "Hypertension Approaches in the Elderly: a Lifestyle study" multicenter, randomized trial (HAEL Study): rationale and methodological protocol

• Main Authors: Daniel Umpierre (Author), Lucas Porto Santos (Author), Cíntia Ehlers Botton (Author), Eurico Nestor Wilhelm (Author), Lucas Helal (Author), Gustavo Zaccaria Schaun (Author), Gustavo Dias Ferreira (Author), Angélica Trevisan De Nardi (Author), Lucinéia Orsolin Pfeifer (Author), Anderson Donelli da Silveira (Author), Carisi Anne Polanczyk (Author), Graciele Ferreira Mendes (Author), Hirofumi Tanaka (Author), Leonardo Alves (Author), Leony Galliano (Author), Linda S. Pescatello (Author), Maria Laura Brizio (Author), Patrícia Martins Bock (Author), Paula Campelo (Author), Ruy Silveira Moraes (Author), Marlos Rodrigues Domingues (Author), Beatriz D. Schaan (Author), Cristine Lima Alberton (Author), Stephanie Santana Pinto (Author), The HAEL Study Group (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Hypertension is a clinical condition highly prevalent in the elderly, imposing great risks to cardiovascular diseases and loss of quality of life. Current guidelines emphasize the importance of nonpharmacological strategies as a first-line approach to lower blood pressure. Exerci...