Effect of Treadmill Exercise on Nitric Oxide in Hypertensive Women
Esmail, A., Mohamed, U., Hamza, F. (2011). Effect of Treadmill Exercise on Nitric Oxide in Hypertensive Women. EKB Journal Management System, 31(2), 135-142. doi: 10.21608/besps.2011.36126
Azza Esmail; Uomna Mohamed; Faten Hamza. "Effect of Treadmill Exercise on Nitric Oxide in Hypertensive Women". EKB Journal Management System, 31, 2, 2011, 135-142. doi: 10.21608/besps.2011.36126
Esmail, A., Mohamed, U., Hamza, F. (2011). 'Effect of Treadmill Exercise on Nitric Oxide in Hypertensive Women', EKB Journal Management System, 31(2), pp. 135-142. doi: 10.21608/besps.2011.36126
Esmail, A., Mohamed, U., Hamza, F. Effect of Treadmill Exercise on Nitric Oxide in Hypertensive Women. EKB Journal Management System, 2011; 31(2): 135-142. doi: 10.21608/besps.2011.36126

Effect of Treadmill Exercise on Nitric Oxide in Hypertensive Women

Bulletin of Egyptian Society for Physiological Sciences
Article 10, Volume 31, Issue 2, June 2011, Page 135-142  XML PDF (158.99 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/besps.2011.36126
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Authors
Azza Esmail* 1; Uomna Mohamed2; Faten Hamza1
1Physical Therapy Department for Cardiovascular /Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics ,Faculty of Physical Therapy ,Cairo University
2Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University.
Abstract
Back ground:Shear stress on endothelial cells is a potent stimulus for Nitric oxide
(NO) production, which is an important vasodilator. Exercise was associated with a
significant reduction in mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Purpose of study:
to study the effect of moderate exercises on the level of nitric oxides in hypertensive
menopause women. Method: Thirty females with post menopausal hypertension with
their ages ranged between 50-65years were divided into two equal groups: Group
(A): females receiving suitable anti-hypertensive drug & subjected to an exercise
program and then the level of nitric oxide was measured before & after the exercises
for 30min. for 3days/week for 3months. Group (B): females receiving suitable
hypertensive drug without being subjected to any exercise program & also the level of
nitric oxide was measured before & after the administration of the anti-hypertensive
drug. Results: Group (A) showed significant increase in levels of nitric oxide with
significant decrease in blood pressure & body mass index more than those of Group
(B) ( that showed significant increase in levels of nitric oxide & significant decrease
in blood pressure but of lower rates than those of Group (A)). Conclusion: the
exercises performed with moderate intensity for three months were certain beneficial
in increasing the level of nitric oxide and decreasing the level of mild hypertension in
female patients.
Keywords
Nitric oxides- Treadmill; mild hypertension
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