Promoting nonpharmacologic interventions to treat elevated blood pressure
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v31i1p106-143Keywords:
Hypertension. Treatment Nonpharmacologic. Combined Modality Therapy.Abstract
In the first part of this review, definition, prevalence, historical evolution and general principles of nonpharmacologic treatment of hypertesion are discussed. Then, rational basis and behavioural strategies to relieve reduction of obesity, ingestion of salt or alcohol, sedentarism, emotional stress and smoking are presented. Finally, the role of other dietary factors and combined therapy is considered, specially the integration of these therapies in a multidisciplinary approache to the patient with high blood pressure.
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1998-03-30
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Artigo Especial: Terapêutica Comportamental
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Stuart EM, Friedman R, Benson H. Promoting nonpharmacologic interventions to treat elevated blood pressure. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 1998 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 Oct. 19];31(1):106-43. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/7640