The Effect of Behavioral Changes on the Treatment of Hypertension.

Liann Abu Salman, Debbie L Cohen

Journal: Current hypertension reports 2021;23(11):43

PMID: 34820738

Abstract

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. 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.

Address: Department of Medicine, Renal, Electrolyte and Hypertension Division, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, 1 Founders Building, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.; Department of Medicine, Renal, Electrolyte and Hypertension Division, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, 1 Founders Building, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. [email protected].

DOI: 10.1007/s11906-021-01164-3

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MeSH Terms: Antihypertensive Agents, Blood Pressure, Breathing Exercises, Humans, Hypertension, Life Style