In the authors' words
“Resting systolic BP was reduced in the EX group after 12 wk by 6 mm Hg (P < 0.005) and was further reduced by 5 mm Hg at the end of 24 wk (P < 0.005).”
What was measured
- Blood pressure Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, hypertension
- How many
- 24
- How long
- 24 weeks
- Exercise
- Walking
- Cited
- 154 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 11689731
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