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Exercise as cardiovascular medicine





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Abstract
Background:Physical inactivity is a major modifiablecontributor to the global burden ofcardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidityand mortality.Objective:In this article, a clinical case study isused to provide practical approaches forgeneral practitioners and their teams toindividualise exercise prescriptions forpatients with hypertension who are atrisk of CVD. The case presenteddescribes a sedentary, overweight malewith newly diagnosed hypertension –a common scenario in general practice.Discussion:The many benefits of exercise aresupported by an expanding body ofresearch. Blood pressure can be safelyand effectively reduced through physicalactivity, leading to a lower CVD risk.Value-based goal setting and the ‘FITT’framework may be used to facilitatesustainable physical activity amongpatients. The engagement of alliedhealth professionals such as exercisephysiologists may also be beneficial.
Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: | Garrahy, E and Davison, K and Hardcastle, S and O'Brien, J and Pedersen, S and Williams, A and Radford, J |
Keywords: | cardiovascular disease, preventive health care, general practice, accredited exercise physiologist, general practitioner, hypertension |
Journal or Publication Title: | Australian Journal of General Practice |
Publisher: | Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
ISSN: | 2208-794X |
DOI / ID Number: | 10.31128/AJGP-03-20-5294 |
Copyright Information: | Copyright 2020 The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
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