RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The Risk of Exercise-Related Sudden Death in Hypertensive Patients
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 5
SP 18
OP 18
DO 10.1177/155989771005016
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/5/18.abstract
AB The risk-versus-benefit that is associated with sports in patients with hypertension has received a great deal of attention over the past several years, particularly related to sudden cardiac death in hypertensive athletes. While exercise is associated with lower overall cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, the risk of sudden death is increased during or immediately after exertion.