High Fitness Reduces Heart Disease

 High Fitness Reduces Heart Disease

Can high fitness reduce the risk of heart disease in hypertensive patients? What a new study means

Yes, high fitness can reduce the risk of heart disease in hypertensive patients. A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology in 2021 confirms this.

The study followed over 500 hypertensive patients for an average of 15 years and found that those who were more physically fit had a lower risk of developing heart disease compared to those who were less fit. Specifically, the study found that for every 1 metabolic equivalent (MET) increase in fitness, there was a 7% reduction in the risk of heart disease.

These findings are important because they suggest that physical fitness can be an effective way to prevent heart disease in hypertensive patients, even if they already have high blood pressure. Moreover, the study highlights the importance of regular exercise and physical activity in promoting heart health.

It is worth noting that this study is consistent with previous research that has also shown a strong relationship between physical fitness and reduced risk of heart disease in hypertensive patients.