Hypertension

Data on hypertension published by researchers at University of Leuven, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases

Published in Disease Risk Factor Week, December 23rd, 2007

Researchers detail in 'Athletes with systemic hypertension,' new data in hypertension. According to recent research published in the journal Cardiology Clinics, "Hypertension is rare in the young, but its prevalence increases with aging. Currently, about 25% of the population has hypertension and this is expected to increase to up to about 29% in 2025."

"The overall risk of the hypertensive patient depends not only on blood pressure but also on the presence of other cardiovascular risk factors, target organ damage, and associated clinical conditions. The recommendations for preparticipation screening, sports participation, and follow-up depend on the...

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