Effects of a 4 Week Exercise Intervention on Brachial and Core Blood Pressures
Abstract
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in the world. Research has consistently shown that high blood pressure is a major cardiovascular risk factor, which emphasizes the need to monitor it in all individuals. Blood pressure measurements are typically obtained using the brachial artery, but core blood pressure obtained using pulse wave analysis (PWA) has been gaining popularity. This is due to the fact that previous research supports that core blood pressure may be a better predictor of cardiovascular events.
Department
Kinesiology
Publication Date
5-2016
Journal Title
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Polimeni AN, Hill JA, Wisdo TR, Chavis LN, Getty AK, Perez AN, DiCiurcio WT, Ciesielka K, Jasinski RM, Derella CC, Cruz JA, Close SN, Feairheller DL. Effects of a 4-Week Exercise Intervention on Brachial and Core Blood Pressures. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 48:5. Supp. 2016.
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© 2016 American College of Sports Medicine