This document discusses hypertension (high blood pressure) and the role of exercise in both preventing and managing it. It defines what blood pressure is and categories of hypertension based on measurements. Lifestyle changes like physical activity, weight control, and diet are the cornerstone treatment for hypertension, as exercise can lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure after a few weeks. For individuals with hypertension, regular aerobic exercise is an important lifestyle medication.

1. PED488 Hypertension and Exercise

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7. Category Follow-Up Normal Blood Pressure 120/80 Recheck in two years Prehypertension 120-139 / 80-89 Recheck in one year Hypertension: Stage 1 140 -159 /90 - 99 Confirm in two months Hypertension: Stage 2 > 160 / > 100 Evaluate or refer in one month >180/>110 mm Hg Evaluate or refer immediately to one week, depending on clinical situation and/or complications