International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
Abstract
This study aims to fill these gaps by comparing the long‐term effects of two specific lifestyle interventions‐dietary modifications and structured aerobic exercise‐on a cohort of patients diagnosed with stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension. One hundred twenty hypertensive patients were enrolled in the study following a random sampling technique from the outpatient department at the Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences. Inclusion criteria were adults aged 45‐70 years with a clinical diagnosis of stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension, defined according to the American Heart Association as systolic blood pressure ranging from 130‐180mmHg and diastolic blood pressure from 80‐120mmHg. Patients with secondary hypertension, serious comorbid conditions such as heart failure, renal failure, or diabetes were excluded from the study. The study encompassed 120 participants diagnosed with stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension, consisting of 53% females and 47% males. The mean age was 58 years (SD=11.1). Improvements in additional health metrics were noted. Group A showed a 16% reduction in cholesterol levels, a 11% reduction in BMI, an 9% increase in VO2 max, a 11% improvement in insulin sensitivity and a 26% increase in dietary fiber intake. Group B reported a 11% reduction in cholesterol levels, a 13% reduction in BMI, a 21% increase in VO2 max, a 16% improvement in insulin sensitivity and a 6% increase in dietary fiber intake. These researches offers strong evidence that dietary changes and regular aerobic exercise effectively lower blood pressure and enhance overall health in individuals with hypertension. These interventions not only aid in the management of hypertension but also enhance overall well‐being, underscoring the importance of lifestyle factors in medical treatment paradigms.
How to cite this article:
J. Gayathri and K.P. Selvarajan Chettiar. An Observational Study on Long‐Term Outcomes of Lifestyle Interventions in Hypertensive Patients.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makijtm.2024.4.188.192
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.36478/makijtm.2024.4.188.192