ORIGINAL
PAPERS – abstractBio-computational
solutions for identification, corection and prophylaxis of
cardiovascular risk factors (I) Taina
Avramescu, Mihaela Zăvăleanu, Ilona Ilinca,
University
of Craiova, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Medical Department
Abstract.
Athletes
are usually thought to be
free of cardiovascular disease and hypertension because of their
apparently high level of fitness. Indeed, the overall prevalence of
high blood pressure in these groups is approximately 50 percent lower
than in the general population. However, the risk of
hypertension is increased in some athletes and physically active
patients, including blacks, the elderly, persons who are obese, and
those with diabetes, renal disease, or a family history of
hypertension. Athletes who have systemic hypertension may be at risk
for complications when exercise causes their blood pressures
to rise even higher. Almost 80 percent of adolescents found to have a
blood pressure above 142/92 mm Hg during a presports-participation
physical examination eventually develop chronically elevated blood
pressure. All athletes and physically active patients should be
screened for hypertension. If the condition is diagnosed, appropriate
treatment should be started to reduce the risk of morbidity and
mortality associated with cardiovascular disease. A thorough
understanding of the pathophysiology of the condition, especially as
it relates to the effects of exercise, can help physicians recommend
the most effective pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies.
Skillful management of blood pressure can help hypertensive patients
continue to exercise and compete safely, while guarding against the
development of long-term complications.
Key
words:
cardiovascular risk factors, evaluation algoritm of
the
patient with cardiovascular risk factor, risc factor prophylaxis.
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